Timothy Savageau, OD
My specialties:
- Optometry
Professional interests:
- Contact Lenses
- Eye exams
- Post surgical care
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma management
I am a licensed doctor of optometry. My professional interests include contact lenses, eye exams, post-surgical care and glaucoma management. I enjoy providing comprehensive medical eye care to all ages.
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Best part of my work: I enjoy connecting with people every day. Helping people see better never gets old, especially with children.
Why I became an optometrist: I had some challenging vision issues as a child and I've felt called to help people with vision ever since.
What I tell my friends and family: Wear safety glasses whenever you are engaging in at-risk activities.
How I spend my free time: I like to read, golf, bike and travel.
Favorite health tip: Everything in moderation.
Practice philosophy: My goal is to provide the tools and education that my patients can use to maintain the best vision possible throughout their lifetime in the most respectful and compassionate manner possible.
Credentials
- OD
Board-certified specialties
- Optometry
Personal interests
- Biking
- Fitness
- Golf
- Reading
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Southern California College of Optometry
Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Minnesota Optometric Association
Current licenses and certifications
- Doctor of Optometry
- Minnesota Board of Optometry
Years of experience
- 35
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)