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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Dr. Ellingson and her team were so wonderful from start to finish. She explained everything that we needed in a manner that was warm, kind and so reassuring as medical visits sometimes can induce anxiety. She was able to put us at ease for sure. This was our first time seeing this provider and it won’t be the last, thank you!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Totally knowledgeable and helpful.
I was very impressed
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Wonderful bedside manner.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She is very friendly and personable
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
She was really great very smart listened to what I had to say and gave me advice on putting in contacts. I will see her again!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Ellingson is awesome. She’s smart and knows her stuff and she’s just great to talk to!
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I was really impressed by the entire experience at Northwest Eye. I brought my teenager in for their first eye exam and Dr. Ellingson and assistant were professional, while taking extra time to explain the process to my slightly anxious kid. The experience was in stark contrast with the remote exams I schedule for myself in recent years.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
She's smart and has great energy!
It was a meaningful and fun appointment, which only took an hour 😊
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr Ellingson. She is absolutely fantastic—kind, incredibly thorough, and genuinely attentive. I felt truly heard and never rushed and she took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident in my care. I will wholeheartedly be recommending her to all of my friends and family.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Emily has such great people skills. Makes you feel very comfortable and communicates exactly what she’s doing and what she observes during her exam.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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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.
Dr. Ellingson and her team were so wonderful from start to finish. She explained everything that we needed in a manner that was warm, kind and so reassuring as medical visits sometimes can induce anxiety. She was able to put us at ease for sure. This was our first time seeing this provider and it won’t be the last, thank you!
Totally knowledgeable and helpful. I was very impressed
Wonderful bedside manner.
She is very friendly and personable
She was really great very smart listened to what I had to say and gave me advice on putting in contacts. I will see her again!
Dr Ellingson is awesome. She’s smart and knows her stuff and she’s just great to talk to!
I was really impressed by the entire experience at Northwest Eye. I brought my teenager in for their first eye exam and Dr. Ellingson and assistant were professional, while taking extra time to explain the process to my slightly anxious kid. The experience was in stark contrast with the remote exams I schedule for myself in recent years.
She's smart and has great energy! It was a meaningful and fun appointment, which only took an hour 😊
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr Ellingson. She is absolutely fantastic—kind, incredibly thorough, and genuinely attentive. I felt truly heard and never rushed and she took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and confident in my care. I will wholeheartedly be recommending her to all of my friends and family.
Emily has such great people skills. Makes you feel very comfortable and communicates exactly what she’s doing and what she observes during her exam.