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. Daniel Terveen

Ophthalmology

Sioux Falls, SD

Dr. Daniel Terveen is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive cataract surgery, advanced corneal disease treatment, glaucoma care, and laser vision correction. Patients value his blend of surgical precision and down-to-earth explanations that make complex choices feel clear and manageable. During residency at the University of Iowa, Dr. Terveen earned top resident and research awards and helped launch quality-improvement initiatives that streamlined cataract care for veterans. He continues that spirit of innovation at Vance Thompson Vision, where he serves as a principal investigator in FDA-monitored clinical trials and has published and presented on topics including complicated cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and clinic efficiency. In each visit, he focuses on personal goals—whether sharper vision for work, sports, or daily life—and designs a tailored plan using modern techniques and technologies. Outside the operating room, he enjoys time with family, cooking, reading, and staying active.