Emily Ellingson is an optometrist serving Northwest Eye’s Golden Valley and Wayzata offices, specializing in comprehensive eye care.
Dr. Ellingson graduated from State University of New York College of Optometry. As a student, she was an active member of the optometric community serving on multiple boards for student organizations, including SUNY Student Council, College Vice President Search Committee, National Liaison for the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, and Gold Key Honor Society.
Emily Ellingson is an optometrist serving Northwest Eye’s Golden Valley and Wayzata offices, specializing in comprehensive eye care.
Dr. Ellingson graduated from State University of New York College of Optometry. As a student, she was an active member of the optometric community serving on multiple boards for student organizations, including SUNY Student Council, College Vice President Search Committee, National Liaison for the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, and Gold Key Honor Society.
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Great visit. Answered all my questions
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Ellingson is extremely caring and to the point. She patiently answers my questions. I feel very taken care of.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Listens well with thoughtful replies. She is open to learning about patient experiences with solurions to vision issues, i.e. natural vision with contact lens vs distortion with eyeglasses.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Welcoming, thorough, reassuring and kind.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Good listener, answered all my questions and was gentle in examining my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Emily did a great job explaining everything and making me feel like such an important person. I felt really good talking with Emily. She is wonderful! She has such great energy and enthusiasm!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
Thorough.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Ellingson is awesome. She listens to my concerns regarding to my eyes.
Staff at the clinic are great!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dl
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Always tries
to help as much as possible
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Northwest Eye: Golden Valley Office
8501 Golden Valley Rd. Suite 100 Golden Valley, MN 55427
Northwest Eye: Wayzata Office
250 Central Ave N. Suites 105 & 107 Wayzata, MN 55391
Emily Ellingson is an optometrist serving Northwest Eye’s Golden Valley and Wayzata offices, specializing in comprehensive eye care.
Dr. Ellingson graduated from State University of New York College of Optometry. As a student, she was an active member of the optometric community serving on multiple boards for student organizations, including SUNY Student Council, College Vice President Search Committee, National Liaison for the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry, and Gold Key Honor Society.
She went on to complete three externships at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, Chu Vision Institute, and Compton Eye Associates, along with an internship at University Eye Clinic at SUNY Optometry. Dr. Ellingson completed her residency in Ocular and Refractive Surgery at Chu Vision Institute. Her education and work history are representative of her commitment to provide the best vision possible for all her patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Ellingson and her husband like to spend time with family and friends, try new restaurants in the Twin Cities, cook, and travel.
Great visit. Answered all my questions
Dr Ellingson is extremely caring and to the point. She patiently answers my questions. I feel very taken care of.
Listens well with thoughtful replies. She is open to learning about patient experiences with solurions to vision issues, i.e. natural vision with contact lens vs distortion with eyeglasses.
Welcoming, thorough, reassuring and kind.
Good listener, answered all my questions and was gentle in examining my eyes.
Emily did a great job explaining everything and making me feel like such an important person. I felt really good talking with Emily. She is wonderful! She has such great energy and enthusiasm!
Thorough.
Dr Ellingson is awesome. She listens to my concerns regarding to my eyes. Staff at the clinic are great!
Dl
Always tries to help as much as possible