Meet Dr. Dennis Olmstead (Charlotte, MI)

Dr. Olmstead received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Ferris State University College of Optometry in 1979 and received the Outstanding Clinician Award. He began practicing in the Lansing area while working part time with two ophthalmology practices. He also served as a clinical associate of the Ferris State College of Optometry supervising senior students in clinic. In 1983 Dr. Olmstead began practicing in Charlotte with Charlotte Optometrists while continuing to work as a clinical associate for Ferris State.

In 1995, he and Dr. Darin merged practices to form Eye Care Associates of Charlotte, PLLC. Both doctors were granted HGB Memorial Hospital staff privileges in 1996 and became Assistant Clinical Professors for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997.

Dr. Olmstead is a member of the Michigan and American Optometric Associations and has served the Michigan Optometric Association in various committees and also on its Board of Directors. Dr. Olmstead attained Diplomate status with the American Board of Optometry in 2014. He was awarded Michigan Optometrist of the year in 1994, and served on the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 1985-1991.

Prior to earning his Doctor of Optometry degree Dr. Olmstead was a graduate of Michigan State University while lettering in hockey all 4 years, serving as the team co-captain his senior year and was awarded the “Big Ten Medal of Honor” for academic and athletic achievement. He served as an assistant hockey coach at Ferris State University and coached various minor league travel hockey teams in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Detroit area.

He and his wife Diane we married in 1977 and have 3 grown children: Angela, Michael, and Amanda

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