Our staff is experienced, specially trained and certified in their field. They are extremely knowledgeable about eye care and the selection of the proper frames and lenses to fit your lifestyle.
Reception: Our friendly and efficient front desk staff is always ready to assist you in making your appointments and to answer any questions about your visit to our office.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-027 NULL.jpg)Melanie K.
Melanie is one of our receptionists and has been with Uptown Eye Care since 2005. Melanie has over 18 years of experience that she will use to make our patients’ visits as pleasant and problem free as she possibly can, whether it is with scheduling, checking-in for appointments, or understanding insurance benefits. Melanie comes to us from Texas and she brings a special, southern charm to our office.
Any spare time Melanie has is spent with her family which is divided between Texas and Minnesota.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-023 NULL.jpg)Paige M.
Paige M. is a receptionist and insurance specialist who has been with Uptown Eye Care since 2008. She greatly enjoys helping patients and making everyone’s experience at Uptown Eye Care the best it can be. When she is not at the front desk here she enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her garden.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-003 NULL.jpg)Suzann R.
Suzann has been with our office since 2003. She loves interacting with patients and can be found at the front desk or in the business office. Her first job was making snow cones at the great Minnesota State Fair and has loved working with people ever since that time.
When not at work, Suzann loves spending time with her husband, Rick, and her four grandchildren. Her favorite treats are licorice, all sorts, and banana popsicles!
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-025 NULL.jpg)Vicki R.
Vicki is one of the newest additions to our staff. She is excited to be working in an office that highly values each and every person that walks through the door. Vicki spent 13 years with the Big Lake Schools assisting in the health offices prior to her employment at Uptown Eye Care.
Outside of work she enjoys traveling, boating and motorcycling.
Technicians: All of our technicians receive on-going training in order to provide you with the best possible eye care. They are contact lens specialists and will gladly answer any questions you have on contact lens fitting and care.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-019 NULL.jpg)Molly H.
Molly is the optometric assistant team leader. She joined the Uptown Eye Care staff in 2008 with four years of experience as both an optometric assistant and an optician. She considers being able to work side by side with our doctors and receiving training on the most advanced technology available to be a great experience. She enjoys providing training to new contact lens wearers and is always able to answer any questions they may have. She also works with the doctors and contact lens representatives to help supply the most updated contact lenses and care solutions for our patients.
In her spare time she and her husband spend time backpacking, camping and traveling to warmer climates during the great Minnesota winters.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-015 NULL.jpg)Laurel T., CPO
Laurel has worked at Uptown Eye Care both as an optician and currently, as an optometric technician since 2007. She is an American Optometric Association certified paraoptometric. She enjoys pretesting patients before they see the doctor, especially when she knows there is a solution to an ocular problem. Laurel is convinced that annual eye health evaluations are an important part of maintaining a person’s overall health.
She and her husband have lived in Monticello for five years and love it here. She works part-time so that she can also devote time to teaching Bible lessons. She also loves having dinner parties, golfing, camping and traveling.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-011 NULL.jpg)Erin L., CPOA
Erin has been working in the eye care industry since 2001. Her first position was here at Uptown Eye Care with Dr. Happ. Since then she has worked at several different clinics, but returned to us in 2006. She has experience in several aspects of the field, including fitting frames and lenses and counseling patients for Lasik, but her favorite tasks are those of the optometric assistant. Erin is certified by the American Optometric Association as a paraoptometric assistant.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-007 NULL.jpg)Karen K.
Karen K. has been with Uptown Eye Care since 2007. One of her favorite parts of her job is helping patients with vision therapy. Karen has received training on several vision therapy techniques and in assisting patients in implementing the prescribed therapies at home.
Karen can personally attest to the life changing benefits of having the perfect pair of glasses. She says she is finally enjoying a crisp, clear, migraine-free life for which she is very grateful.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-009 NULL.jpg)Vicki P.
Vicki P. has been in the eye care industry since 1997. She first joined our office in 2002. You will find Vicki working in various departments here at Uptown Eye Care. She is experienced in selecting and fitting frames and lenses that are customized for each person’s lifestyle. You will also meet Vicki prior to your appointment as she does some of the preliminary testing for the doctor. She is also experienced at contact lens training and is very happy to address any of your questions or concerns in these areas.
Outside of work she keeps very busy with family and friends and an annual trip to Arizona.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-021 NULL.jpg)Jenessa B.
Jenessa has been an optometric technician with the Uptown family since 2008. She loves being able to spend time getting to know patients and helping them with their eye care concerns. A highlight of the year for Jenessa is our spring and fall trunk shows. She enjoys assisting her coworkers with theme ideas and costumes for each event.
Jenessa is is also trained to apply eyelash extensions, a new service offered at our office. She is also a certified paraoptometric.
Jenessa’s favorite activity when not at work is spending time with her amazing husband and their incredible daughter.
Opticians: Every optician in our clinic is skilled at helping you choose the best frame and lenses for your lifestyle. They are knowledgeable on the latest technology and are able to clearly explain all your options. Please come in to browse though our large selection of popular frames and let our frame consultants help you choose the most complementary frame for your face.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-035 NULL.jpg)LaRae F.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-013 NULL.jpg)Stephanie L.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-037 NULL.jpg)Angie C., ABOC
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-031 NULL.jpg)Sue L.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-017 NULL.jpg)John N.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-039 NULL.jpg)Pat K.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-005 NULL.jpg)Gladyce P.
(http://uptowneyecare NULL.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Staff-Photos-0332 NULL.jpg)Melonie C., CPOA

