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Tara A. Kempfer, O.D.
I grew up in Madison, MN until high school when my family moved to Canton, SD. After high school I attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated with a B.A. degree in biology. I ventured west to attend optometry school and received my Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. While an optometry student I was active in student government and worked part time at a local vineyard, as well as tutoring elementary children. During my final year of optometry school I completed four external rotations. These rotations were located in Oregon and Colorado and emphasized pediatric eye care, vision therapy, contact lenses, ocular disease, low vision, and primary eye care optometry.
My husband Randy and I met while attending optometry school. He is also an optometrist and grew up just west of Fergus Falls, in Foxhome. We were married after graduating from optometry school and are thrilled to be able to return to the Midwest to practice optometry. Randy’s family still resides in Foxhome and my family currently lives in Vermillion, SD. Randy and I are avid Minnesota Twins fans! We enjoy the outdoors, playing tennis, reading, golf, and cooking.
I enjoy seeing patients of all ages and providing care for all aspects of eye health. One of the factors that influenced my decision to become partners with Drs. Smith and Hanson is the unique specialty that InVision Eye Care provides, vision therapy and pediatric eye care. I am currently a member for the COVD (College of Optometrists in Vision Development) and I feel that a child's vision is a major component for reading and academic success.
The Fergus Falls community has been very welcoming. I am involved with the local Business and Professional Women group, Grace Methodist Church, YMCA volleyball leagues, Adopt A Class volunteer. I have enjoyed several speaking opportunities with area groups. Dr. Kempfer is a member of the following professional groups:
American Optometric Association
Minnesota Optometric Association
American Optometric Association Sports Vision Section
American Optometric Association Contact Lens Section
Optometric Extension Program
College of Optometrists in Vision Development
Business and Professional Women; Fergus Falls
Licensed to practice optometry in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
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