Meet the Doctors
Doctor Bobbie Barsness
Dr. Barsness was born and raised in River Falls. She worked for Dr. Ginsberg while attending UWRF for biochemistry. She then attended the Illinois College of Optometry and graduated in 2008, when she joined Dr. Ginsberg’s practice. In 2013, she purchased the practice, gave the office an overhaul and is looking forward to growing her practice and raising her family in River Falls! |
Doctor Chris Roghair
Dr. Roghair was born and raised in the small town of Richland Center, WI. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Afterward, he graduated summa cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. At ICO, he completed clinical rotations in ocular disease, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, pediatric optometry, and primary care optometry. Dr. Roghair prides himself in providing thorough, personalized care to patients of all ages and backgrounds – from infants to older adults.
He is a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and Vision Optometric Services to Humanity International (VOSH). During optometry school, Chris traveled on mission trips to Oaxaca, Mexico and Chiquimula, Guatemala. Volunteering and community service are very important to him.
Outside of clinic, Dr. Roghair enjoys spending time with his wife, Ellyn, and their baby daughter. He also enjoys being active outdoors - playing sports, running, biking, and hiking.
Dr. Roghair was born and raised in the small town of Richland Center, WI. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Afterward, he graduated summa cum laude from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. At ICO, he completed clinical rotations in ocular disease, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, pediatric optometry, and primary care optometry. Dr. Roghair prides himself in providing thorough, personalized care to patients of all ages and backgrounds – from infants to older adults.
He is a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and Vision Optometric Services to Humanity International (VOSH). During optometry school, Chris traveled on mission trips to Oaxaca, Mexico and Chiquimula, Guatemala. Volunteering and community service are very important to him.
Outside of clinic, Dr. Roghair enjoys spending time with his wife, Ellyn, and their baby daughter. He also enjoys being active outdoors - playing sports, running, biking, and hiking.
MEET THE SUPPORT STAFF
Cady Miller
Cady joined our team in February 2017, she has 6 years experience in the Optometry field. Cady is a medical assistant and CPO certified technician. She has a passion for Optometry and loves taking educational seminars and helping our patients during exams. Outside of work Cady and her husband enjoy travel, riding their horses, and working around their small hobby farm.
Cady joined our team in February 2017, she has 6 years experience in the Optometry field. Cady is a medical assistant and CPO certified technician. She has a passion for Optometry and loves taking educational seminars and helping our patients during exams. Outside of work Cady and her husband enjoy travel, riding their horses, and working around their small hobby farm.
Paula Mulhollam
Paula joined our team February 2019 as our Office Manager and Vision Therapist. Dr. Barsness and Paula work together to improve the visual function of their students. Paula has over 20 years experience working in the optometry/ophthalmology field and experience in pharmaceutical sales. We love her enthusiasm and high level of patient care. Paula and her husband, Chad, reside in River Falls with their two children.
Paula joined our team February 2019 as our Office Manager and Vision Therapist. Dr. Barsness and Paula work together to improve the visual function of their students. Paula has over 20 years experience working in the optometry/ophthalmology field and experience in pharmaceutical sales. We love her enthusiasm and high level of patient care. Paula and her husband, Chad, reside in River Falls with their two children.
Taylor Longsdorf
Dani Corey
Dani joined us in early 2019 as an optician and insurance specialist. She has an accumulated 4 years of optical experience and has a high passion for eye care and its ever-changing industry. As a previous student of the University she is very familiar with the city of River Falls and enjoys the small-town feeling and genuine people. In her off time she enjoys art, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their 3 big dogs in Afton, Minnesota.
Dani joined us in early 2019 as an optician and insurance specialist. She has an accumulated 4 years of optical experience and has a high passion for eye care and its ever-changing industry. As a previous student of the University she is very familiar with the city of River Falls and enjoys the small-town feeling and genuine people. In her off time she enjoys art, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their 3 big dogs in Afton, Minnesota.