Doug Kimball, O.D.

Dr. Doug Kimball graduated from Chester High School and received his undergraduate degree from Montana State University. He attended Southern California College of Optometry and received his doctorate in 1991.

After two years of solo practice in Bozeman, Dr. Kimball joined Advanced EyeCare Associates in 1994. Since returning to Bozeman, Dr. Kimball has been active in the community. Past services include the Gallatin Empire Lions Club, Prevent Child Abuse, as well as serving as the past president of the MSU Athletic Scholarship Association, Riverside Country Club, and Montana Optometric Association. He is currently the clinical director for Special Olympics Opening Eyes and team optometrist for MSU Athletics. Dr. Kimball was awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year award in 2001 and the Optometrist of the Year award in 2015.

Away from work, he is an avid golfer and Bobcat fan, and enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Kimball and his wife, Tracy, have two daughters, Kasey and Sydney.

Jody Fink, O.D.

Dr. Jody Fink is a Montana native who grew up in Helena. She graduated from Montana State University – Bozeman with degrees in Biology and Biochemistry. Dr. Fink attended the New England College of Optometry in Boston, graduating with a Doctor of Optometry degree in 2005.

Licensed in both Wyoming and Montana, she began her career at a rural Wyoming practice. While in Wyoming, she gained experience in ocular trauma and specialty contact lens fittings. During her two years in Wyoming, she built a loyal patient base and enjoyed working with each of her patients.

Returning to Montana, Dr. Fink joined Advanced EyeCare Associates in October of 2007, and she is currently working in both the Belgrade and Bozeman offices. She provides primary care optometry as well as contact lens evaluations. Dr. Fink enjoys working with children and has increased pediatric services at Advanced EyeCare Associates.

In her free time, she can be found enjoying the diverse outdoor activities the area has to offer, some of which include skiing, hiking, fly fishing, local area athletics, and following her husband's competition BBQ quest. Dr. Fink enjoys volunteering her time to community resources and events. She is a long-standing and annual volunteer with both Homeless Connect and the Gallatin County Health Screenings, and she provides educational presentations regarding vision therapy and pediatric vision to community groups. Since beginning with Advanced EyeCare Associates, her pediatric specialty has become even more important, as she and her husband, Steve, have added two children to their family!

Jennipher Harper, O. D.

Dr. Jennipher Harper was born and raised in Helena, MT and has always had family ties in Bozeman. She received her doctorate in 2012 from Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon and has a Bio Medical degree from Montana State University. Dr Harper has a special interest in ocular disease and a strong interest and extensive experience working with contact lenses. She loves practicing and living in the healthy, active environment that her home state of Montana offers.

Dr. Harper and her family spend the majority of their free time enjoying that vast outdoor recreation around Bozeman. Along with her husband and 2 young children, they can often be found skiing Bridger Bowl, mountain biking, hiking, or exploring the rivers, usually with a Labrador in tow. Her passion for her profession and Montana have created a strong commitment to the community, and Dr. Harper looks forward to creating long-lasting relationships through exemplary patient care and strong volunteer involvement.

Tel Todd, O. D.

Dr. Tel Todd was born and raised on a fifth-generation dairy farm west of Bozeman. After graduating from Bozeman High School, he attended Minnesota State University, where he studied Human Biology and Chemistry, graduating Magna Cum Laude and earning Academic All-American honors as a member of the wrestling team. Dr. Todd attended Pacific University College of Optometry, graduating with honors in 2017. His training included clinical rotations with Indian Health Service, the United States Air Force, an OD/MD private practice, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Desiring to take his education and training further, Dr. Todd was selected for a hospital-based ocular disease residency on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, NM. He has extensive training in primary eye care, particularly medical and emergency ocular needs. Residency gave him experience managing complex disease cases and co-managing patients with other medical specialties.

Dr. Todd is excited to be back home in Montana providing patient-focused and comprehensive eye care, while developing lasting relationships with the community that his family has been a part of since 1879.

Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rebekah, who also grew up in Bozeman, and their children. The Todds live on their family farm, appreciating the wonderful setting Southwest Montana has to offer. Dr. Todd is an avid outdoorsman; a favorite past time of his is fishing mountain lakes. He looks forward to reconnecting with old friends and making new ones while serving the community inside and outside of the clinic.

Lance Bennett, OD

Dr. Lance Bennett joins Advanced Eyecare Associates as its newest doctor, bringing with him deep knowledge of patient relationship building and general optometric practice. He approaches his life calling of helping others through problem solving to identify solutions that work best for his patients. He is your partner in achieving your most optimal eye health.

Dr. Bennett enlisted in the US Army directly out of high school, serving 3 years out of Fort Bragg, NC. He returned to the Midwest to complete his BS in Applied Health Sciences from Indiana University, Master of Science in Biology from Purdue University, and his Doctor of Optometry from Indiana University.

Searching for an opportunity to practice optometry at the highest level in a growing community, surrounded by natural beauty brought Dr Bennett and his family to Advanced Eyecare and Montana. Dr. Bennett and his wife are excited to raise their young daughter in the Gallatin Valley, particularly teaching her to ski at Bridger Bowl.

Bozeman Office

4265 Fallon St., Suite 1
Bozeman, MT 59718

(406) 587-0668
Fax: (406) 587-0396

Monday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Belgrade Office

91 West Madison, Suite B
Belgrade, MT 59714

(406) 388-1988
Fax: (406) 388-2488

Monday 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM — 5:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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