Dr. Helene Pippin was raised in Williston, North Dakota.
She attended college at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2023 graduating with honors and distinction.
During her optometric education, Dr. Pippin completed externships at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon, OMNI Eye Institute in Iselin, New Jersey, and Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
After completing optometry school, Dr. Pippin spent an additional year training in specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and ocular surface disease during her cornea and contact lens residency at Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Pippin joined the Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota team after completing her residency in 2024. In addition to providing comprehensive eye care, Dr. Pippin has a passion for fitting specialty contact lenses and myopia control.
In her free time, Dr. Pippin enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.