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We can help with all your eyecare needs. Your vision and eye health are one of your most valuable assets, and PineCone Vision Center is committed to helping you receive the best eye care possible. Our mission is to make your experience the most pleasant and memorable it can be.
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Dr. Hunter Throndsen
ODDr. Hunter Throndsen, a Blaine, Minnesota native, is a dedicated and compassionate optometrist committed to delivering exceptional patient care. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2019 and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2023.
Dr. Alyssa Richard
ODDr. Alyssa Richard, a Minnesota native, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Hamline University in St Paul MN where she also competed on their dance team. She then moved to Pikeville, Kentucky and graduated from the Kentucky College of Optometry.
Dr. Sydney Athmann
ODDr. Sydney Athmann grew up in small town Minnesota, where she graduated from New London-Spicer High School. After graduating, she went on to attend St. Cloud State University, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences while playing for the SCSU volleyball team. She then headed to the East Coast to earn her Doctorate degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, graduating with honors.
Dr. Kevy Simmons
OD, MEd-VFL, FAAOWith advanced training and experience in pediatric specialty care, it is a joy and privilege to serve the majority of infants and children at PineCone Vision Center. My passion for this specialty is rooted in advocating on behalf of those who are often unable to articulate their own visual experience. I believe it is essential, therefore, to be grounded in evidence-based principles when making treatment decisions for these little ones.
Dr. Trevor Fosso
OD, FAAO, FSLSTrevor Fosso OD, native of Pennock, Minnesota, serves as the Director of Contact Lens Services at PineCone Vision Center. He is passionate about helping patients of all ages achieve their best vision through the use of contact lenses. Dr. Fosso specializes in a variety of contact lens modalities, including bifocal/multifocal, CRT/Ortho K, and scleral contact lenses.
Dr. Shalon Ronning
ODDr. Shalon Ronning is a native of Albany, Minnesota, where she attended high school. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Sciences from St. Cloud State University, after which she moved to Memphis, Tennessee to attend optometry school at Southern College of Optometry. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2017. Dr. Ronning is a current member of the American Optometric Association and the Minnesota Optometric Association.
Dr. Nicholas Colatrella
OD, FAAO, Diplomate AAO, ABO, ABCMOAs the Owner/CEO/Medical Director of PineCone Vision Center, Dr. Nicholas Colatrella is committed to bringing you and your family an unprecedented level of care. Our Vision is to make your experience the most memorable and pleasant it can be.
Dr. Stacy Hinkemeyer
OD, FAAO, Diplomate, ABO, ABCMODr. Hinkemeyer is a local resident of central Minnesota and graduated from Technical High School in St. Cloud. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota at Morris and her Doctor of Optometry with honors from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. She completed her hospital based residency program in ocular disease at the Veterans Administration Medical Centers in Cleveland, Canton, and Brecksville, Ohio. She has served our veterans as the supervising optometrist at the Youngstown and Canton Veterans Clinics, and currently consults at the St. Cloud Veterans Administration Medical Center.
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Eye Promise
EyePromise eye supplements are made from the highest quality, all natural ingredients. EyePromise are doctor-recommended eye vitamins for Macular health, Retinal health, Dry Eye & Contact Lens Comfort, and Vision Performance.
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Miranda N.
Great experience! Lovely people and the doctor took time to talk with me and explain everything she was looking at and what it told her. I feel really comfortable knowing my eye health is in good hands. I decided to get new glasses and really appreciated the optometrist"s help! She was kind while being honest in helping me settle on the best frames for me.