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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(1 week ago)
May-2026
Great visit, was very helpful and put me at ease and helped my vision
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Always answers my questions. Honest
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent service… he explained everything to me
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Mark did a great job.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Wellnitz is very kind and patient. He took all the time I needed to talk over my issue and helped me understand.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Great guy. Answered all my questions. All round great appointment.
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Super great and very patient. We definitely found the best.
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.
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Great visit, was very helpful and put me at ease and helped my vision
Always answers my questions. Honest
Very professional
Excellent service… he explained everything to me
Mark did a great job.
Dr Wellnitz is very kind and patient. He took all the time I needed to talk over my issue and helped me understand.
Great guy. Answered all my questions. All round great appointment.
Super great and very patient. We definitely found the best.
Great customer service