Specialty: Optometry: Myopia Management, Pediatric Eye Care, Comprehensive Eye Care
Office locations: St. Anthony, Wayzata, Woodbury
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
4.94.9 out of 5
274 Ratings
102 Comments
Dr. Nicole Sheffer is one of Northwest Eye’s premier optometrists serving our new Woodbury location. With a passion for working with young adults, teens, children, and special needs patients, she makes taking care of your family’s eye care needs easier than ever!
In addition to general eye care, Dr. Sheffer has a special interest in computer-related eye strain, contact lenses, and myopia control.
Although originally from South Florida, Dr. Sheffer loves all things Minnesota (especially Lake of the Woods).
Dr. Nicole Sheffer is one of Northwest Eye’s premier optometrists serving our new Woodbury location. With a passion for working with young adults, teens, children, and special needs patients, she makes taking care of your family’s eye care needs easier than ever!
In addition to general eye care, Dr. Sheffer has a special interest in computer-related eye strain, contact lenses, and myopia control.
Although originally from South Florida, Dr. Sheffer loves all things Minnesota (especially Lake of the Woods).
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Northwest Eye through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
She is awesome!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Her personality exceeds her smile!
I'm glad she chose Northwest to work at,I remember her as an assistant.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very nice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Oct-2026
The experience was great and thorough!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
dr. Sheffer was wonderful and easy to talk to. She really listened to me which is such a gift! Dr. Sheffer put me at ease about my situation. I am so excited to have met a doctor that I am this happy with.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional and thorough
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago)
Aug-2026
Nicole Sheffer is the best!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Amazing with kids.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 months ago)
May-2026
Dr. Sheffer is an exceptional professional and takes a much appreciated risk appropriate approach to managing long term care.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 months ago)
May-2026
Friendly, informative, calming, refreshing!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 months ago)
May-2026
Northwest Eye: Golden Valley Office
8501 Golden Valley Rd. Suite 100 Golden Valley, MN 55427
Northwest Eye: St. Anthony Office
2601 39th Ave NE. Suite 1 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Northwest Eye: Wayzata Office
250 Central Ave N. Suites 105 & 107 Wayzata, MN 55391
Dr. Nicole Sheffer is one of Northwest Eye’s premier optometrists serving our new Woodbury location. With a passion for working with young adults, teens, children, and special needs patients, Dr. Sheffer makes taking care of your family’s eye care needs easier than ever!
In addition to general eye care, Dr. Sheffer has a special interest in computer-related eye strain, contact lenses, and myopia control.
Although originally from South Florida, Dr. Sheffer loves all things Minnesota (especially Lake of the Woods).
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota, majoring in ecology, evolution, and behavior and minoring in neuroscience. She then received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sheffer completed externships at Eye Care Associates in CT, Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, IL, Pine Cone Vision Center in Sartell, MN and Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, RI. She gained experience working in a variety of settings, including working with patients who have traumatic brain injuries and other disabilities.
Another fun fact: Dr. Sheffer loves animals and will happily chat with you about her various visually impaired rescue pets!
She is awesome!
Her personality exceeds her smile! I'm glad she chose Northwest to work at,I remember her as an assistant.
Very nice
The experience was great and thorough!
dr. Sheffer was wonderful and easy to talk to. She really listened to me which is such a gift! Dr. Sheffer put me at ease about my situation. I am so excited to have met a doctor that I am this happy with.
Very professional and thorough
Nicole Sheffer is the best!
Amazing with kids.
Dr. Sheffer is an exceptional professional and takes a much appreciated risk appropriate approach to managing long term care.
Friendly, informative, calming, refreshing!