Kristi Backer-Palmer, OD
My specialties:
- Optometry
Professional interests:
- General eye care
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Children exams
- Contact Lenses
- Lasik surgery follow up
I am a board-certified optometrist. My professional interests include general eye care, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, children's exams, contact lenses and lasik surgery follow up.
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Best part of my work: Connecting with my patients and forming relationships.
What I tell my friends and family: Get your eyes checked and wear sunglasses.
How I spend my free time: Dog training, fishing with my friends and husband, golfing, hunting, doing Pilates and spending time in nature.
What patients say about me: That I am caring and thorough.
Favorite health tip: Keep moving and eat healthy, balanced meals.
Practice philosophy: To provide my patients with exceptional eye care in a caring environment.
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Credentials
- OD
Board-certified specialties
- Optometry
Personal interests
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Gardening
- Golf
- Hunting
- Outdoors
Educational institutions
- Illinois College of Optometry
Years of experience
- 26
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