Our Doctors

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Dr. Melanie Miller grew up in rural SW North Dakota. She graduated from DSU with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She received her Doctorate of Optometry degree from Pacific University where she was awarded the Vistakon Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care.

Dr. Miller is an active member of the American Optometric Association. She earned and maintains her certification for the treatment and management of ocular disease. She also maintains DEA certification. She is an active member of the North Dakota Optometric Association and has served as President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Miller enjoys and appreciates the opportunity to practice primary care optometry for over 25 years in southwest ND. 

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, listening to vintage country music, and gardening. 

​​​​​Dr. Nate Shilman grew up in Bowman, ND. He attended the University of Mary and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry. He received his Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. Dr. Shilman is an active member of the North Dakota Optometric Association and American Optometric Association where he is a member of the Contact Lens and Cornea Section.

Dr. Shilman has been practicing primary care optometry with Eyewear Concepts and serving patients in southwest North Dakota since 2004. Dr. Shilman and his wife Angie have two children: Jacob and Lucas. Dr. Shilman enjoys running, mountain biking, downhill skiing, and reading. He also enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling.