PROFESSIONAL EYE CARE PHYSICIANS In Edina, MN

SHAWN J. GROSS, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Education: M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School

Specialty: Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Dr. Gross enjoys providing comprehensive eye care and intraocular eye surgery.

Dr. Gross did his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, and Hennepin Medical Society.

Dr. Gross enjoys the great outdoors, reading, and spending time with his family. He is dedicated to treating all of his patients with honesty, integrity, and compassion. He lives in Bloomington with his wife, three sons, and a corgi.

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RHONDI S. MEIUSI, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1994 and 2005

Education: M.D., Mayo Medical School, 1987

Specialty: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery

Dr. Meiusi joined the Edina Eye Clinic in 1992. She received her medical degree from the Mayo Medical School graduating with an award from the Alpha Epsilon Iota Foundation. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota receiving the Harry Plotke award for patient care and compassion. Dr. Meiusi practices comprehensive ophthalmology and provides general ophthalmic care but has a special interest in both cataract and IntraLase LASIK surgery. She is also routinely featured as a Top Doc in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine and Minnesota Monthly, most recently in January 2013. She served as the Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Section at Fairview Southdale Hospital from 2007 to 2013 and continues to serve as the Medical Director of Low Vision Services there.

Outside of work, Dr. Meiusi and her husband enjoy keeping up with their 4 daughters and golden doodle. In addition to skiing and other outdoor activities, she is also involved in volunteer activities within her church and community.

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MICHAEL S. ELLIOTT, M.D.

Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Education: M.D., University of Oklahoma Medical School

Specialty: Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery (LASIK & PRK), Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery

Dr. Elliott was born and raised in the Sooner state and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. He attended medical school at OU as well, then completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Elliott is passionate about serving the comprehensive ophthalmology needs of Minnesotans. He has special interest in cataract, refractive, laser (LASIK & PRK), eyelid, and glaucoma surgery. He has performed thousands of eye surgeries and uses cutting-edge technology in his practice.

Outside of work, in the summer you'll find him on the golf course, the lake, and the pickleball court. In the winter, he enjoys downhill and Nordic skiing. He loves to travel and spend time with his wife and baby boy. He also serves in men's and children's ministries at his church.

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Deanna E. Harter, O.D.

Education: O.D., Illinois College of Optometry

Member of the American Optometric Association

Specialty: Corneal and Anterior Segment Diseases, Primary Eye Care, and Soft Contact Lenses

Dr. Harter received her doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in 1999. She has been an optometrist in the Twin Cities for 25 years.

She has special interest in corneal and anterior segment diseases, primary eye care, and soft contact lenses.

Dr. Harter lives in Edina and is married with three children. She grew up in Wisconsin with some of her hobbies being jigsaws and word puzzles, baking, nutrition and exercise.

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Caroline St. Ores, O.D.

Education: O.D., Illinois College of Optometry

Specialty: soft contact lenses, dry eye therapy, glaucoma, diabetes, and primary eye care

Dr. Caroline St. Ores is passionate about providing high quality eye care and developing personal relationships with her patients. She has special interests in contact lenses, dry eye, and myopia management. She received her undergraduate degree at Bethel University before graduating from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.

Dr. St. Ores grew up in Eagan, Minnesota and currently lives in Eden Prairie with her husband and baby girl. When she’s not in clinic she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves coffee shops, boating, and spending time outside as much as the crazy Minnesota weather allows.