Dr. Natalia Morales

Ophthalmology

Sioux Falls, SD

Dr. Natalia Morales is an ophthalmology fellow who combines meticulous surgical training with a warm, reassuring bedside manner. She is committed to making each visit comfortable and empowering, taking time to explain findings and tailor care plans to every patient. Her interests span cataract and refractive surgery, corneal disease, and glaucoma care, and she contributes to ongoing clinical research that brings the latest advances to the exam room. Dr. Morales earned her undergraduate degree at Yale University and her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed internship and ophthalmology residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University, where she received recognition for clinical and surgical excellence. Now at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, she partners closely with patients and referring doctors to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care with clear next steps.

Dr. Elizabeth Atchison

Ophthalmology

Sioux Falls, SD

Dr. Elizabeth A. Atchison is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for adults with a wide range of retinal and vitreous disorders. Patients appreciate her clear explanations, steady surgical skill, and the continuity of care that retina practice provides—from urgent evaluations through long-term follow-up. Raised in Sioux Falls, she is grateful to serve the community she calls home and sees patients in both the Sioux Falls and Yankton offices. Dr. Atchison completed medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Clinic, and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship with Illinois Retina Associates and Rush University. She partners closely with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide timely diagnosis, advanced treatment, and compassionate guidance tailored to each person’s needs. Whether managing diabetic retinopathy, treating retinal tears and detachments, or monitoring age-related macular degeneration, her goal is to protect vision with evidence-based care and thoughtful communication.

Dr. Yujia Zhou

Ophthalmology

Sioux Falls, SD

Dr. Yujia Zhou is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma alongside comprehensive eye care. Her clinical practice includes minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, laser procedures, drainage devices, filtration surgery, and cataract surgery, with an emphasis on tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s goals and lifestyle. She welcomes patients for routine and problem-focused visits and communicates clearly about options so patients can take an active role in decision-making. Dr. Zhou completed a glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, and medical school at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English and Mandarin. Her background includes professional society involvement and recognition during training, and she is committed to compassionate, respectful care for every patient she serves.