Katherine Simko, OD in

Katherine Simko, OD

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Optomerist at HealthPartners
📍 St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Dr. Katherine Simko is a Doctor of Optometry at HealthPartners with a background from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed an Ocular Disease Residency at Minnesota Eye Consultants, focusing her practice on managing conditions like glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and complex contact lens fittings.

She is a co-author of an article on emerging treatments, indicating a passion for staying current with new therapies to improve patient quality of life. Dr. Simko is committed to educating patients about their ocular health to foster comfortable and effective long-term care relationships.

Unique fact: Dr. Simko has co-authored professional publications on new and future ocular therapeutics.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Optomerist
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Priorities

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Ocular Disease Management
Completed a specialized residency in ocular disease and her clinical work focuses on conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Emerging Eye Therapies
Co-authored an article for "Modern Optometry" discussing the pipeline of new therapeutics for various eye conditions, showing an interest in innovation.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Optomerist
HealthPartners
7-2024 - 7-2025
Ocular Disease Resident
Minnesota Eye Consultants
2-2024 - 5-2024
Clinical Extern
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
11-2023 - 2-2024
Clinical Extern
MyEyeDr.
8-2023 - 11-2023
Clinical Extern
Illinois College of Optometry
In the press

Media appearances

Simulating Success: How HealthPartners Fosters Growth Through Simulation. Featured in Kraus Anderson
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Katherine E. Simko, OD | HealthPartners & Park Nicollet. Featured in HealthPartners
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Education
2020 - 2024
Doctor of Optometry
Illinois College of Optometry
2015 - 2019
Bachelor's of Health Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
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