Meet Our Doctors

Griffin Christenson, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Pacific University College of Optometry in 2021, and completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls. His special fields of interest include vision and technology, vision therapy, and sports vision.

Dr. Christenson grew up in Hudson, Wisconsin, and always had a desire to serve the people in his community. The opportunity to help solve people’s vision problems attracted him to the field of optometry. Dr. Christenson says one of the highlights of his daily routine includes the interaction he has with his patients and staff in the practice.

When Dr. Christenson is not treating patients, he enjoys going on outings with his wife, and playing with their dog, Lambeau, and cat, Oliver. While he used to enjoy playing football, he is now strictly relegated to being a spectator. In addition, he is also working toward his Master of Science in Computer Science.

Micki Flynn, OD, FAAO, received her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 2003, and completed her undergraduate studies in Neuroscience at the University of Rochester in New York. She completed her residency in pediatric optometry in 2004, became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) in 2006, and was certified by the American Board of Optometry in 2014.

Dr. Flynn’s interest in becoming an optometrist began after working in a college research lab that was measuring visual recovery in stroke patients. During this time, she realized just how amazing the visual system is. Dr. Flynn particularly enjoys meeting and getting to know her patients and their families. Helping children with their vision problems become more successful by improving their eyesight and visual skills is a high priority for her.

In her free time away from the office, Dr. Flynn loves spending time with her husband and their son. She also stays active by hiking, skiing, and practicing yoga.

Jennifer Jacobson Turcott, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1994, and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from St. Olaf College.

Dr. Turcott is proud to have followed in the footsteps of both her grandfather, Ray, and her father, Lee, to become a third-generation optometrist. She recognizes the importance of caring for multi-generational families and providing each patient with quality eye care.

Dr. Turcott says, “Seeing patients of all ages and backgrounds has instilled me with a sensitivity to special-needs patients, such as children and the vision impaired.” She especially values the trust her patients put in her as their eye care professional.

When Dr. Turcott is not in the office treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two grown sons. She also likes to read and stay active by hiking and skiing.

James Kivlin, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1976, and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He specializes in general optometry and utilizes a diagnostic and therapeutic approach to diagnose and treat eye diseases.

Dr. Kivlin is also a certified health coach with an emphasis on nutrition. He strongly believes in nutritional intervention to slow down and prevent eye disease, understanding the nutritional connection to healthy vision.

As a result of wearing glasses at a young age, he was always fascinated with understanding how the eyes worked, which led him to choose a career in optometry. Dr. Kivlin has been practicing optometry since 1976, and says that the most rewarding part of being an optometrist is being able to help people see better.

When Dr. Kivlin is not treating patients, he enjoys traveling and playing golf in his free time.

David Hammes, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2004 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Louis University.

Dr. Hammes has been practicing optometry since 2004 and specializes in specialty contacts and the management and treatment of dry eye. As a second-generation optometrist, he has always had the desire to help people maintain their most precious sense – their eyesight. Dr. Hammes believes that helping the people in his community is one of the most rewarding experiences of being an optometrist.

When Dr. Hammes is away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He also likes to stay active and enjoys traveling, skiing, biking, and playing golf.

Cortney Birschbach, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry in 2019 from the Illinois College of Optometry. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology with healthcare emphasis and minors in Spanish and psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Dr. Birschbach had vision problems and always wanted to help others see better. A career in optometry also provides her with a good work-life balance while allowing her to positively impact her patients’ lives like someone did for her. She finds that each day is a new challenge and never the same, and she truly enjoys the relationships she builds with her patients.

In her spare time away from the office, Dr. Birschbach loves spending time with her husband and their son, traveling, being outdoors, and playing volleyball.

Jessica Kulick, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry in 2016 from the Illinois College of Optometry and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a chemistry minor, from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Dr. Kulick’s decision to pursue a career in optometry offers her one of the most direct ways to help patients in their everyday lives while maintaining a normal work-life balance. She also appreciates building meaningful relationships with her patients and growing up with them as they mature.

In her free time away from the office, Dr. Kulick loves playing with her son, bowling, camping, and going on cruises.