Dr. Elizabeth Ellender
Dr. Elizabeth Ellender is a native South Dakotan, born and raised in Winner, South Dakota. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mount Marty College in Yankton, SD in 1991 and then attended the University of Houston College of Optometry where she graduated in 1995. After completing her doctorate, she practiced optometry in Ft. Worth, TX for 6 years where she developed a special interest in Pediatric Optometry. In December 2001, she and her husband returned to South Dakota after purchasing Budget Optical in Rapid City. Dr. Elizabeth participates in the Vision USA and Infantsee programs.
Dr. Elizabeth is passionate about family and enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Scott Ellender, and their three children, Savannah, Ethan, and Shea. She is a member of Canyon Lake United Methodist Church where she enjoys playing drums in the praise team and assisting with the Youth Strings group. Dr. Elizabeth also enjoys running, working with horses, snow skiing, boating, camping, hiking, and spending time with her three amazing children.
Dr. Scott Ellender
Dr. Scott Ellender was born and raised in Louisiana. For the first two years of his life, Dr. Scott lived in San Antonio, TX where his father was serving as an optometrist in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Barbe High school in Lake Charles, Louisiana and then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1990 from McNeese State University. Following in his father’s footsteps, he attended University of Houston College of Optometry where he received his Doctorate in Optometry in 1995. He then practiced Optometry in Ft. Worth, TX for 6 years, where he developed a special interest in Specialty Contact Lenses and Lasik Co-Management. In December 2001, he and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Ellender, purchased Budget Optical in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Scott participates in the Vision USA and Infantsee programs. He and his family have been members of Canyon Lake United Methodist Church since 2001.
Dr. Scott loves spending time with his wife, Elizabeth and their three children exploring all of the activities the Black Hills of South Dakota have to offer. They enjoy camping, snowmobiling, snow skiing, ATV riding, boating, and hiking together as a family.
