Our History
A legacy of excellence in eye care, serving our community with dedication and compassion
Our Story
Welcome to West Metro Eye. Our practice was founded in Golden Valley in 1975 by Robert Ostrow MD, making it one of the most established eye clinics in the Twin Cities. Over the years, the practice has expanded steadily into four offices staffed by nine doctors, including ophthalmologists and optometrists. Thanks to the dedication of our doctors and the entire staff, we enjoy a reputation in the community for quality, compassion, and state-of-the-art care. We value the trust we have earned from our patients, referring optometrists, and the medical providers we work with. This section tells the story of our practice, giving a peek into how we have gotten to the practice you know today as West Metro Eye.
Our Journey Through the Years
West Metro is Born
West Metro is born as the private practice of Dr. Robert Ostrow
West Metro is Born
West Metro is born as the private practice of Dr. Robert Ostrow
Dr. Polly McCormack Joins
Dr. Polly McCormack is brought on as the second partner
Dr. Polly McCormack Joins
Dr. Polly McCormack is brought on as the second partner
Dr. Charles Yancey Joins
Dr. Charles Yancey joins as third partner
Dr. Charles Yancey Joins
Dr. Charles Yancey joins as third partner
Expansion to Four Locations
West Metro expands from one clinic location to four, opening branches in Plymouth (1995), Monticello (1995), and Buffalo (1996)
Expansion to Four Locations
West Metro expands from one clinic location to four, opening branches in Plymouth (1995), Monticello (1995), and Buffalo (1996)
Dr. Steven Grosser Joins
Dr. Steven Grosser joins the team as the fourth partner
Dr. Steven Grosser Joins
Dr. Steven Grosser joins the team as the fourth partner
Dr. Dirk Colby Joins
Dr. Dirk Colby becomes the first optometrist at West Metro
Dr. Dirk Colby Joins
Dr. Dirk Colby becomes the first optometrist at West Metro
First Optical Shop Opens
West Metro Eye opens its first optical shop at our Golden Valley Clinic building
First Optical Shop Opens
West Metro Eye opens its first optical shop at our Golden Valley Clinic building
Dr. Angela Oster Joins
Dr. Angela Oster joins the team as the fifth partner
Dr. Angela Oster Joins
Dr. Angela Oster joins the team as the fifth partner
Monticello Clinic Moves
We moved our Monticello clinic to Cedar Street (conveniently right by Papa Murphy's)
Monticello Clinic Moves
We moved our Monticello clinic to Cedar Street (conveniently right by Papa Murphy's)
Buffalo Clinic Expands
Buffalo clinic expands to serve more patients
Buffalo Clinic Expands
Buffalo clinic expands to serve more patients
Electronic Health Records
Our transition to Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Electronic Health Records
Our transition to Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Dr. Andrea Rossow Joins
Dr. Andrea Rossow comes on board and provides specialty contact lens services
Dr. Andrea Rossow Joins
Dr. Andrea Rossow comes on board and provides specialty contact lens services
Dr. Adam Gess Joins
Dr. Adam Gess joins the team as the sixth partner, bringing corneal specialty expertise
Dr. Adam Gess Joins
Dr. Adam Gess joins the team as the sixth partner, bringing corneal specialty expertise
Plymouth Office Moves
Moved to our current Plymouth office on 37th Ave, allowing us to triple our space
Plymouth Office Moves
Moved to our current Plymouth office on 37th Ave, allowing us to triple our space
Dr. Luke Dolezal Joins
Dr. Luke Dolezal joins the team as the seventh partner, bringing glaucoma specialization
Dr. Luke Dolezal Joins
Dr. Luke Dolezal joins the team as the seventh partner, bringing glaucoma specialization
Optical Shop Moves
Optical shop moves to the Plymouth clinic
Optical Shop Moves
Optical shop moves to the Plymouth clinic
Golden Valley Remodel
The Golden Valley clinic gets remodeled
Golden Valley Remodel
The Golden Valley clinic gets remodeled
Buffalo Clinic Moves
Moved our Buffalo clinic to its current location across the street from the Buffalo Hospital
Buffalo Clinic Moves
Moved our Buffalo clinic to its current location across the street from the Buffalo Hospital
Monticello Clinic Moves
Moved to our current clinic in Monticello across the street from Pizza Ranch
Monticello Clinic Moves
Moved to our current clinic in Monticello across the street from Pizza Ranch
Dr. Andrea VanMeter Joins
Dr. Andrea VanMeter becomes the primary optometrist for Golden Valley clinic
Dr. Andrea VanMeter Joins
Dr. Andrea VanMeter becomes the primary optometrist for Golden Valley clinic
Dr. John Dehnel Joins
Dr. John Dehnel starts as a provider after years of being a loyal West Metro patient
Dr. John Dehnel Joins
Dr. John Dehnel starts as a provider after years of being a loyal West Metro patient
Dr. Charles Yancey Retires
Chuck Yancey retires after decades of dedicated service
Dr. Charles Yancey Retires
Chuck Yancey retires after decades of dedicated service
50 Years of Excellence!
West Metro Eye turns 50 years old!
50 Years of Excellence!
West Metro Eye turns 50 years old!
Dr. Polly McCormack Retires
Polly McCormack retires after a remarkable career
Dr. Polly McCormack Retires
Polly McCormack retires after a remarkable career
Dr. Kaitlyn Pearson Joins
Dr. Kaitlyn Pearson keeps the practice growing!
Dr. Kaitlyn Pearson Joins
Dr. Kaitlyn Pearson keeps the practice growing!
Looking Forward
As we celebrate over 50 years of service, we remain committed to providing exceptional eye care to our community. With new doctors joining our team and continued expansion of our services, West Metro Eye is well-positioned to serve generations of families for years to come. We are grateful for the trust our patients place in us and look forward to continuing this legacy of excellence in eye care.