The North Dakota State Board of Optometry is comprised of dedicated professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards in optometric practice and protecting the public interest through effective regulation and oversight.
Our Team
Taya Patzman, O.D.
Executive Director
Bismarck, ND 58503
Brian Beattie, O.D.
President
Bismarck, ND 58501
Dori Carlson, O.D.
Secretary
Park River, ND
Tamara Mathison, O.D.
Board Member
Jamestown, ND 58401
Dr. Melissa McCulley
Board Member
Fargo, ND
Sandi Frenzel
Board Member
Dickinson, ND 58601
Michelle
Board Member
Board Responsibilities
Regulatory Oversight
- • License application review and approval
- • Continuing education requirement enforcement
- • Professional conduct investigations
- • Disciplinary action implementation
Public Protection
- • Consumer complaint processing
- • Practice standard development
- • Public health and safety promotion
- • Professional competency assurance