Meet The Doctors

Dr. Todd Baumgartner

Optometrist

Dr. Todd Baumgartner has been providing eye care in Little Falls, MN for over 30 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at North Dakota State University and obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA in 1987. Dr. Baumgartner’s particular areas of specialty include diabetic eye care and contact lenses. Dr. Baumgartner enjoys spending time with his family, including his two grandchildren. He also enjoys running, reading and gardening. Dr. Baumgartner decided to practice in this profession because he enjoys caring for people and keeping them healthy. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and Minnesota Optometric Association.

Dr. Melissa Hinderschied

Optometrist

Dr. Melissa Hinderschied completed her undergraduate work at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She went on to Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA where she graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2001. Dr. Hinderschied specializes in the unique vision needs of outdoor enthusiasts, specifically hunters and golfers. Dr. Hinderschied enjoys spending time with her family, going to her son and daughter’s activities, snowmobiling, ATVing, movies and reading. Dr. Hinderschied has been providing eye care in Little Falls Eye Care Center since 2004. She joined Little Falls Eye Care Center Eye Care in 2015.

Dr. Kelly Hart

Optometrist

Dr. Kelly Hart was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Physiology. She then received her Doctorate in Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. During her fourth year of optometry school, Dr. Hart completed externships at a Naval Hospital, Native American health clinic, and the VA in Tucson. She strives to provide excellent and compassionate patient care to all.

On her free time, Dr. Hart enjoys sports (especially U of A football and basketball), reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.