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Alexandra J. Beachnau, OD, FAAO

Assistant Professor

Location

  • Vision Services - Froedtert Hospital
  • 900 N. 92nd St.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Optometry

Moorland Reserve Health Center

Vision Services - Froedtert Hospital

As an optometrist I strive to provide exceptional eye care in an open and professional manner. Clear and coherent communication is vital to patient satisfaction and is a core element to my approach as your physician. I treat my patients with the same time, dedication, and commitment that I would invest in those closest to me.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Anterior Segment Disease
  • Cataracts
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Inflammatory Eye Disease
  • Amblyopia
  • Visual Impairments
  • Refractive Error
  • Ocular Surface Disease

Treatments and Services

  • Primary Optometry Care
  • Contact Lenses
  • Ocular Disease Monitoring
  • Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Vision Correction
  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Dilated Eye Exam
  • Dry Eye Evaluation
  • Refractions
  • Urgent Eye Care
  • Glaucoma Screenings and Monitoring

Patients Ages Seen

  • Infant
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Clinic Locations

Biography

Dr. Beachnau was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended Michigan State University and earned a bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences in 2015. She received her doctor of optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2020. During her optometric training she was the first student extern at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin's Eye Institute. Dr. Beachnau enjoyed her time at MCW so much that she stayed on campus for her residency training. Dr. Beachnau graduated in 2021 as the first resident from the Children's Wisconsin & Medical College of Wisconsin pediatric optometry residency.

Education and Training

Doctor of Optometry - Illinois College of Optometry - Chicago, IL (2020)
Residency in Pediatric Optometry - Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI (2021)