Dr. Patrick Wellik, OD, Apple Valley, MN

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Overall rating

4.64

About Dr. Patrick Wellik

Dr. Pat Wellik was born and raised in the small northern Iowa town of Britt, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa from 1981-1985, then went to the Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Pat received his doctor of optometry degree in June 1989. After helping open an optometric practice in Chanhassen, Minnesota, he joined Apple Valley Eye Care in 1995. Dr. Pat became sole owner of Apple Valley Eye Care in 2017, after a long partnership with the original founder Dr. Bob Blomquist. Dr. Pat is married and has three children. He enjoys running biking and golf, and Iowa Hawkeye sports. He also spends many weekends at their cabin in Castle Danger along the north shore of Lake Superior. "Providing quality, personalized eye care to patients of all ages has made for a wonderfully fulfilling career. And I am so happy to be a part of a fantastic local community!" Dr. Pat has received both Young Optometrist of the Year and Optometrist of the Year from the Minnesota Optometric Association. He is still very active in the State of Minnesota Optometric Association.

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Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Retina Consultation

Retinal Detachment

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Office location

Apple Valley EyeCare

7789 147th St West, Apple Valley, MN 55124

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Education and background

Practice names

EyeCare Specialties of Minnesota

Education and training

The Ohio State University, Doctor of Optometry

Awards and publications

Young Optometrist of the Year
Optometrist of the Year

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1588637078

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Overall rating

4.64

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What practice does Dr. Patrick Wellik work with?

Dr. Patrick Wellik works with EyeCare Specialties of Minnesota.

Where is Dr. Patrick Wellik's office located?

Dr. Patrick Wellik's office is located at 7789 147th St West, Apple Valley, MN 55124.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Patrick Wellik?

Dr. Patrick Wellik frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Patrick Wellik on their profile.