Dr. Melanie Thares
Dr. Melanie Thares
OD
Associate Optometrist
Adjunct Professor of Optometry
Dr. Melanie Thares is a native of Sauk Rapids and graduated from Saint Cloud Tech High School. She then went on to attended College of St. Benedict & Saint John’s University in Saint Joseph, Minnesota where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. After graduation Dr. Thares moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to pursue her optometry doctorate at Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
You may recognize Dr. Thares. Prior to optometry school, she worked at Pinecone Vision Center for 3 years as an Optometric Technician. She is very eager to return to our office and see many familiar faces again! Dr. Thares is an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Minnesota Optometric Association.
During her free time, Dr. Thares enjoys reading, hiking, and being on the lake. Traveling is a passion of hers and it is a goal of hers to one day visit all 7 continents of the world. She only has 3 to go!
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Our state-of-the-art facility is located at 2180 Troop Drive, Sartell. We are conveniently located just off Pine Cone Road.
Second location opening Fall 2022
3274 Nottingman Road S.
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
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Address:
2180 Troop Drive
Sartell, MN 56377
Phone:
320.258.3915
866.615.6822
Fax:
320.258.3917
Hours:
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday By Appointment