Dr. Suzanne Karlqvist loves getting to know her patients and is dedicated to patient satisfaction by finding the best solution for each patient's visual needs. She wants to help each patient understand every aspect of their eye care experience. Suzanne grew up in Colorado and attended CU, Boulder before earning her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA. After doing her rotations in Los Angeles, Veteran Affairs in Las Vegas and Indian Health Service in Whiteriver, AZ she returned to Colorado to practice. Away from office, Suzanne enjoys running in the summer and skiing in the winter. She also enjoys exploring Downtown Denver with friends and family and likes cheering on all the local sports team.

Undergraduate Education: University of Wyoming; BS in Exercise Physiology. Optometry School: Pacific University College of Optometry, 2004. Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of AOA, COA, DMOS. The reason I became an optometrist is: I love to help people and have a positive impact on their lives. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting to know their entire family and helping them improve their lives by providing the best vision and eye care. In my spare time, I enjoy: Running, reading and spending time with my husband and three boys.

Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University. Optometry School: Southern California College of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing comprehensive eye examinations for all ages. Making sure patients are seeing their best so they can do their best. Maximizing of visual efficiency. Emphasis is on prevention of vision worsening. Explaining my recommendations so people understand why I am proposing the treatment. Also ensuring the eyes are healthy and taking appropriate measures should they not be healthy. Hobbies/interests: Golf, DIY projects, woodworking, reading.

Dr. Ryan Wooldridge is a Colorado Springs native. He completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and then proceeded to the University of Houston, College of Optometry where he graduated summa cum laude. Prior to optometry school, Dr. Wooldridge worked as an optician for three years and gained valuable knowledge which allows him to provide the highest quality refractive care. His interests include refractive care, contact lenses, LASIK co-management, and medical optometry including red eye management. Dr. Wooldridge has a passion for helping people which was developed early in life and was strengthened when he went on 2 separate medical mission trips, once to Panama, and once to Nicaragua. During his time off, Ryan enjoys traveling, exploring the Denver and Boulder areas with his fiancé who is a residency trained optometrist and catching up with his Colorado friends and family.

Undergraduate Education: West Virginia University, B.A. in Biology; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; What drives your passion for optometry? I love helping people. I was inspired to become an optometrist by my grandmother who told me the story of how getting her first pair of glasses as a teenager changed her life after growing up in foster care. How are you helping patients live their best lives? I try to really listen to each patient, not only to help them with their vision issues but their overall health and well-being. What does providing a transformational eyecare experience mean to you? I try to build a relationship with each patient built on trust so that they know my clinical decisions are based upon their individual best interest. How are you impacting your local community? I strive to set a good example of service. Through the years I have been a Cub Scout leader, a Bible class teacher, and a foster parent. I do my best to promote harmony, equality, and unity in my dealings professionally and personally. Hobbies/Interests: I love all kinds of music, outdoor activities, and time with my children and my pets.

Undergraduate Education: Long Island University; B.S. Biology. Optometry School: P.C.O. 1974; Graduated Beta Sigma Kappa. Professional Achievements and Associations: MOA/AOA. Clinical Certifications and Specialties: TPA Certified. The reason I became an optometrist is: Helping people to improve the quality or their life. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Helping people to succeed professionally and especially helping students succeed in school. In my spare time, I enjoy: Spending time with my children and grandchildren, Bicycle riding.

Undergraduate Education: Villanova University - BS in Biology. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry – 1998. The reason I became an optometrist is: To help people see as best as they can see! My favorite part of helping my patients is: Getting glasses or contact lenses that help them see like they've never seen before. In my spare time, I enjoy: gardening and reading.

Undergraduate Education: Fairfield University, B.S. in Biology; Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Maryland Optometric Association; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary care, contact lens fitting, and refractive surgery; How are you helping patients live their best lives? By discovering the individual needs of each patient and tailoring my recommendation to best meet those needs. Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.

Undergraduate Education: University of Maryland, College Park; BS in Biology and minor in Psychology; Graduated 1988. Optometry School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Graduated 1992. Professional Achievements and Associations: F.A.A.O (Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry); MOA/AOA (Maryland Optometric Association/American Optometric Assos). Clinical Certifications and Specialties: Residency in Cornea and Specialty Contact Lenses (1992-1993). The reason I became an optometrist is: I was originally a pre-vet major, but when my dog passed away, I decided to pursue a healthcare field that was more upbeat and where I could help people in a clean and happy environment. I was sitting in my advisor's office in college trying to figure out what I wanted to do, and my contact lens fell out. She said, "Have you ever considered optometry?" So, I researched it, worked in an OD office one summer during school, and knew that it was the right career for me. My favorite part of helping my patients is: Knowing that I play an important role in their everyday life by providing them with vision solutions to help them at work, at home and at play. In my spare time, I enjoy: Watching my kids' activities (softball and marching band); Ocean City, MD; Gardening; Photography; Walking/Hiking; Geocaching.