Murphy Grotewold

Murphy Grotewold, O.D., FCLSA, is an optometrist, Clinic Director, and co-owner of Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic, a multi-doctor, two-location private practice in southern Minnesota. Since joining Carlson-Tillisch in 2018 and becoming an owner in 2024, Dr. Grotewold has taken an active role in the growth and development of the practice. Her experience spans clinical care, practice operations, strategic planning, team development, technology adoption, and the implementation and growth of specialty services. As Clinic Director, she is particularly interested in developing strong teams and creating systems that improve both the patient experience and the day-to-day operation of a busy practice. Clinically, Dr. Grotewold practices full-scope optometry with interests in specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and dry eye disease. She is a Fellow of the Contact Lens Society of America and has served as a Principal Investigator for industry-sponsored clinical research in myopia control. Sh