Dr. Polly McCormack grew up in Ames, Iowa. She earned her undergraduate degree at Pomona College in Southern California and Oxford University in England before attending medical school at the University of Rochester. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota.

With over 37 years at West Metro Ophthalmology, Dr. McCormack was the second partner to join Dr. Ostrow. She is Board Certified and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She specializes in cataract surgery and glaucoma care, bringing expertise and compassionate care to her patients.

Beyond her professional career, Dr. McCormack is married and takes great pride in her family. Her son is a child psychiatrist, and her daughter works in the film industry. She is also the principal cellist of the St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra and enjoys skiing, mountain climbing, sailing, and traveling internationally with her family.