OUR DOCTORS

We are the whitefish eye center team!

Learn About Our Doctors

Our wonderful doctors serve the Whitefish community and surrounding area in all aspects of eye health and vision care with compassion and outstanding service. They strive to meet and exceed eye care needs - from infant to golden ages. The Whitefish Eye Center aims to provide each patient with an experience worthy of your trust and referral.

Dr. Michelle Botner - Optometrist

Dr. Botner received her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Dakota while on a swimming scholarship and her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College. She has been practicing Optometry in the Flathead Valley since 2010. Dr. Botner is a North Dakota native and is happy to work and play in Montana. She enjoys coaching the local swim team and enjoying the great outdoors with her family in her free time.

Dr. Abretia Olson - Optometrist

Dr. Olson was born and raised in our beautiful Flathead Valley. She attended the University of Montana, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance. She then received her Doctorate of Optometry from Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Olson received extensive dry eye treatment and management training at Bowden Eye Center in Jacksonville, Florida. She is glad to be back providing care to her home community and serving all of your eye care needs.

Retired Dr. Kurt Blades - Optometrist

Dr. Blades attended Montana State University for his undergraduate work and received his doctorate with honors in Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. Dr. Blades grew up in the Flathead Valley and, in his free time, enjoys following and supporting local sports teams, biking, hiking, skiing, and being an active member of the community. After serving our community at the Whitefish Eye Center for 36 years, Dr. Blades has retired. You will still see him around town volunteering his time helping the wonderful youth of Whitefish.

Meet Us Today, (406) 862-2020!