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Chad Dockter, O.D.
Southwest Eye Care
Optometry
Chaska, Minnetonka, Belle Plaine
Most recent review: Sep 18, 2025
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4.8
202 Ratings
51 Comments
Dr. Chad Dockter, O.D. attended the University of Minnesota from 1985-1989 to study Biology. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1989 and graduated in 1993. At Illinois College of Optometry he completed an externship at Low Vision Resources in Minneapolis. He and his wife moved back home to the Twin Cities and have resided in the Chaska/Carver area along with their two girls Avery and Shayne. In 2005, Dr. Dockter formed a partnership with Drs. Chris & Amy Freed, and Southwest Eye Care was born.
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4.8
202 Ratings
51 Comments
Dr. Chad Dockter, O.D. attended the University of Minnesota from 1985-1989 to study Biology. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1989 and graduated in 1993. At Illinois College of Optometry he completed an externship at Low Vision Resources in Minneapolis. He and his wife moved back home to the Twin Cities and have resided in the Chaska/Carver area along with their two girls Avery and Shayne. In 2005, Dr. Dockter formed a partnership with Drs. Chris & Amy Freed, and Southwest Eye Care was born.
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Southwest Eye Care: Belle Plaine
741 E Enterprise Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Dr. Chad Dockter, O.D. attended the University of Minnesota from 1985-1989 to study Biology. He then attended Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1989 and graduated in 1993. At Illinois College of Optometry he completed an externship at Low Vision Resources in Minneapolis. He and his wife moved back home to the Twin Cities and have resided in the Chaska/Carver area along with their two girls Avery and Shayne. In 2005, Dr. Dockter formed a partnership with Drs. Chris & Amy Freed, and Southwest Eye Care was born.
Chad has been heavily involved in the community since moving to Chaska. He served on the City Council for eleven years, chaired the Southwest Metro Transit Board and served on numerous committees. When you see Dr. Dockter for an appointment, you can expect it to be honest, direct, and relationship-based. He truly cares about his patients' problems, and is committed to solving them.
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He is a Good doctor
Always friendly and explains well what changes he is making and why.
Listens with empathy. Thanks
Very personable and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions.
The exam was thorough but my visual disturbances happen seemingly all the time of late I didn’t have time to ask any questions he did the exam and basically left I’m sure the fee will be expensive for the visit maybe take a moment and send if the patient has any questions I’m 65 not 25 treat me as such Now I’m going to do a 2nd MD opinion which is offered by my company so I’m supposed to live this new normal vision with these floaters impairing my vision most of my day that’s ridiculous I told the Dr the disturbances have gotten worse again he didn’t take time to hear me or again allow me to express my concerns I’d never go back to your clinic
Very friendly and knowledgeable!
My family has been going to Dr. Dockter for years! He is one of the best in the Twin Cities! He take very good care of us!
Easy going and friendly but yet very professional.
Don't really make him think of that he's good and fast on eyes
He is the best!