Shopko Optical Missoula

Hobbies and Interests: Motorcycle riding, camping, fishing, playing pool
Volunteer organizations or causes: Missoula Exchange Club
Hometown: Missoula, MT

Professional Background
Why did you choose optometry as your profession?
It sounded like a good thing to do.

What do you want your patients to know about your approach to care?
I consider myself a good listener and work closely with each patient to meet their needs.

Education
University of Houston

Specialties

• Primary Care Optometry
• Contact lens fitting
• Ocular Health management
• Pre- and post-op Lasik Care

About
Family Details: Married with one child
Hobbies and Interests: Running, yoga, hiking, biking, baking and travel
Volunteer organizations or causes: Volunteering at son’s school
Hometown: Missoula, MT

Professional Background
Why did you choose optometry as your profession?
I’ve been interested in helping people and in health care since childhood. I began wearing glasses and contacts in grade school, which ignited my interest in the field.

What do you want your patients to know about your approach to care?
Each patient is a unique individual with particular needs which I identify with a thorough exam. I believe in fully educating patients regarding their vision and ocular health so they may make informed decisions.

Education
B.A. Biology with minor in chemistry, Carroll College
Doctorate in Optometry, Southern College of Optometry
Residency in primary care with focus on ocular health, William Jennings Bryan Dorin V.A. Medical Center

Specialties

• Primary care
• Contact lenses
• Anterior segment disorders

About
Family Details: Married with two sons, one grandson
Hobbies and Interests: Hiking, trail running, mountain biking, reading, and traveling
Hometown: Shelby, MT

Professional Background
Why did you choose optometry as your profession?
I grew up on a farm but did not want to be a farmer. I’ve had poor vision since grade school and had a great optometrist who mentored me and helped develop my interest in optometry.

What do you want your patients to know about your approach to care?
I customize my patient’s care to their individual needs for work and recreation and have them take a pro-active approach to their eye health.

Education
Montana State University
Southern California College of Optometry