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Eyecare Doctors in Waite Park
Meet our Eye Doctors
Dr. Nelson received his B.S. in biology from Western Illinois University in 1986. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Optometry at the Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, Indiana by 1991. Dr. Nelson joined a…
Whitney Welder, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from Drexel University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Dr. Welder chose a career in optometry after experiencing firsthand how…
Melanie Thares, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Dr. Thares is an…
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Lanette Green, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in 2001 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Indiana University in 1996. Dr. Green's regular appointments with the eye doctor as a…
Dr. Alexander W. Paradis is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Minnesota Optometric Association. He is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry as a licensed therapeutic optometrist with strong…
- Accepting New Patients
- Family Friendly
- In Person Appointments
- Professional Certification
Dr. Anna Malikowski is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Minnesota Optometric Association, and the American Optometric Society. She is board certified by the International Association of Board Examiners as a licensed…
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Location & Opening Hours

- Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
- VSP
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Spectera
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- Superior Vision
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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