Dr. Mark Wellnitz, O.D. graduated from UW Madison in 2005 with a degree in Kinesiology and then from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2010. During his 4th year clinical rotations, Dr. Wellnitz focused on cornea and contact lenses, pediatrics, refractive surgery, and ocular disease co-management. He had an especially rewarding rotation at the Mountain Home VA in Johnson City, TN and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.
Dr. Mark Wellnitz, O.D. graduated from UW Madison in 2005 with a degree in Kinesiology and then from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2010. During his 4th year clinical rotations, Dr. Wellnitz focused on cornea and contact lenses, pediatrics, refractive surgery, and ocular disease co-management. He had an especially rewarding rotation at the Mountain Home VA in Johnson City, TN and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.
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Mark is always professional and I completely trust his advice and care.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Wellnitz gives a very thorough examination and explains everything in detail to me about my eye condition (glaucoma). He is also very kind.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very knowledgeable & helpful. Spends time explaining procedures and gives thorough and understandable answers to questions. Very pleasant & kind demeanor. Easy to communicate with.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very communicative
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent!
Good communicator. Help me understand my sight.
Dr. Mark Wellnitz, O.D. graduated from UW Madison in 2005 with a degree in Kinesiology and then from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2010. During his 4th year clinical rotations, Dr. Wellnitz focused on cornea and contact lenses, pediatrics, refractive surgery, and ocular disease co-management. He had an especially rewarding rotation at the Mountain Home VA in Johnson City, TN and enjoys seeing patients of all ages.
Dr. Wellnitz is originally from Jefferson, WI and although he loves Wisconsin very much, he is happy to call the Twin Cities his home since 2009. When you make an appointment with Dr. Wellnitz, you can expect it to be friendly, and informative. Dr. Wellnitz describes himself as very dedicated to his practice, always basing his decisions off of what is best for his patients.
Mark is always professional and I completely trust his advice and care.
Dr Wellnitz gives a very thorough examination and explains everything in detail to me about my eye condition (glaucoma). He is also very kind.
Very knowledgeable & helpful. Spends time explaining procedures and gives thorough and understandable answers to questions. Very pleasant & kind demeanor. Easy to communicate with.
Very communicative
Excellent! Good communicator. Help me understand my sight.
He is excellent and very caring!
Very warm and personable
Very thorough.
Very patient, pleasant, thorough and reassuring.
Everything was great