Meet the Doctors
Dr. Eric Pedersen 
Dr. Pedersen received his Doctorate of Optometry from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1996. While there, he was a Graduate Assistant Instructor. He served as a Brigade Optometrist and Hospital Optometrist with the US Army for nine years. During this time, he was also a clinical instructor. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Wisconsin Optometric Association.
Dr. Pedersen enjoys optometry because it allows him to make a positive daily impact on his patients through the entire spectrum of vision care: from glasses and contact lenses to ocular disease and comanagement of refractive surgery.
His interests include TaeKwon-Do, golf, bowling, sports, and spending time with his wife and family.
Dr. Steve Christensen 
Dr. Christensen received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Iowa State University in 1993 and his Doctorate of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry in 1998. He completed two externships and a residency in primary and advanced care optometry. He specializes in soft and rigid gas permeable contacts for patients with significant amounts of astigmatism, or for patients who would benefit from the use of a bifocal contact to make their visual needs more efficient.
Dr. Christensen feels that optometrists play a significant role as the gatekeepers in the medical field whose job it is to preserve the gift of sight. It’s a privilege he takes very seriously.
His interests include mountain biking and spending time with his wife and family.
Dr. Renee Haefs 
Dr. Haefs believes the most important part of the exam is having the patient leave with all of their questions answered, and pleased with their time in her care.
Her interests include spending time with her family and living a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Tim Ruder 
A native of Edgerton, WI, Dr. Ruder completed his pre-professional education at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and received his Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2011. He completed an externship at the Memphis VA Hospital specializing in cataract pre- and post-operative management, ocular disease management and geriatrics. In addition, he completed an externship at a private practice that specialized in pre- and post-operative management, ocular disease, pediatrics and primary care.
Dr. Ruder is excited to serve the people of the North Shore region by enhancing vision and preserving ocular health for the whole family. His interests include hiking, cycling and camping with his wife and children.
