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	'''Helen J. Boerman''', O.D., FAAO is a board-certified optometric physician ~~who has served~~ the Nashville, Tennessee community for over three decades through her practice, Brentwood Eye Care.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://biography.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~Since establishing~~ her practice in 1994~~, Dr. Boerman~~ has ~~become~~ a ~~recognized~~ leader in comprehensive eye care, ~~specializing in~~ vision correction, specialty contact lenses, and LASIK co-management while ~~maintaining deep roots~~ in the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://nashville.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		'''Helen J. Boerman''', O.D., FAAO is a board-certified optometric physician serving the Nashville, Tennessee community for over three decades through her practice, Brentwood Eye Care.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://biography.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> She established her practice in 1994 and has built a reputation as a leader in comprehensive eye care, focusing on vision correction, specialty contact lenses, and LASIK co-management while staying deeply rooted in the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://nashville.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Education and Training ==		== Education and Training ==

	Dr. Boerman earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed advanced ~~specialized~~ training in Laser and Cataract Surgical Management ~~at Indiana University~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman - Professional Optometry Services \|url=https://helenboerman.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her commitment to advanced clinical education led to her ~~designation as a Fellow of~~ the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), ~~a distinction that recognizes~~ optometrists who ~~have~~ demonstrated excellence in patient care, education, and research. She also ~~holds the credential of~~ Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (Dipl. ABO), ~~representing~~ the highest level of board certification in ~~the optometric profession~~.		At Indiana University, Dr. Boerman earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed advanced training in Laser and Cataract Surgical Management.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman - Professional Optometry Services \|url=https://helenboerman.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her commitment to advanced clinical education led directly to her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), which honors optometrists who've demonstrated excellence in patient care, education, and research. She's also a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (Dipl. ABO), the highest level of board certification in optometry.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	=== Brentwood Eye Care ===		=== Brentwood Eye Care ===

	~~In 1994,~~ Dr. Boerman ~~established~~ Brentwood Eye Care in ~~Nashville~~, ~~Tennessee, where~~ she ~~serves~~ as ~~the~~ owner and lead practitioner.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Meet Helen J. Boerman, OD \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com/helen-boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The practice ~~is located at 5554 Franklin Pike in Nashville and~~ has ~~built~~ a reputation for comprehensive eye care ~~services~~ throughout the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		Dr. Boerman opened Brentwood Eye Care in 1994. Since then, she's served as owner and lead practitioner at the Nashville location on Franklin Pike.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Meet Helen J. Boerman, OD \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com/helen-boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The practice has earned a strong reputation for comprehensive eye care throughout the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	~~Under Dr~~. ~~Boerman's leadership, the~~ practice ~~has achieved exceptional patient satisfaction ratings, maintaining~~ a 4.9-star rating on Google with nearly 400 patient reviews.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care - Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.yelp.com/biz/brentwood-eye-care-helen-boerman-nashville \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~Her clinical practice encompasses~~ comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, specialty contact lens fitting, and co-management ~~of LASIK procedures~~. ~~The practice~~ emphasizes personalized ~~patient~~ care ~~utilizing~~ current technology and evidence-based ~~treatment~~ approaches.		Patient satisfaction tells the real story here. The practice maintains a 4.9-star rating on Google with nearly 400 patient reviews.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care - Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.yelp.com/biz/brentwood-eye-care-helen-boerman-nashville \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Dr. Boerman's work covers comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, specialty contact lens fitting, and LASIK co-management. She emphasizes personalized care backed by current technology and evidence-based approaches.

	=== Clinical Specializations ===		=== Clinical Specializations ===

	~~Dr. Boerman's clinical expertise spans multiple areas of optometric care.~~ Her ~~specialization~~ in ~~specialty~~ contact ~~lenses includes~~ fitting ~~complex~~ cases ~~that require advanced lens designs for~~ patients with irregular corneas, high refractive errors, and other challenging visual conditions. ~~Her~~ LASIK ~~co-management services involve~~ pre-operative evaluations, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up ~~for patients undergoing refractive surgery~~.		Her specialty in contact lens fitting means tackling the tough cases. That's patients with irregular corneas, high refractive errors, and other challenging visual conditions that standard lenses can't address. When it comes to LASIK work, she handles pre-operative evaluations, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up.

	=== Academic Contributions ===		=== Academic Contributions ===

	Dr. Boerman ~~has~~ contributed to ~~the~~ optometric literature through collaborative ~~publications~~ in specialized medical texts. She co-authored chapters on corneal topography and refractive surgery procedures, including ~~work on~~ decentered ablations ~~in collaboration with~~ other eye care professionals. These publications ~~have appeared~~ in medical textbooks ~~focusing~~ on corneal topography and advanced refractive surgery techniques.		Dr. Boerman's contributed to optometric literature through collaborative work in specialized medical texts. She co-authored chapters on corneal topography and refractive surgery procedures, including decentered ablations alongside other eye care professionals. These publications appear in medical textbooks focused on corneal topography and advanced refractive surgery techniques.

	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==

	~~Throughout~~ her career in Nashville, Dr. Boerman ~~has maintained a commitment~~ to ~~serving the local community through~~ accessible eye care ~~services~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Professional Announcement \|url=https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~Her practice has provided~~ comprehensive vision ~~care~~ to Nashville-area residents ~~for over 30 years~~, ~~establishing long-term~~ patient relationships that span multiple generations of families.		Over her career in Nashville, Dr. Boerman's stayed committed to providing accessible eye care to local residents.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Professional Announcement \|url=https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> For more than 30 years, Brentwood Eye Care's delivered comprehensive vision services to Nashville-area residents, building patient relationships that often span multiple generations of families.

	Brentwood Eye Care~~'s location~~ in the Nashville metropolitan area ~~positions the practice to serve~~ both urban and suburban ~~communities~~, ~~providing~~ specialized optometric services that might otherwise require ~~patients to~~ travel to larger ~~metropolitan~~ centers. Dr. Boerman's practice has ~~contributed to~~ the healthcare infrastructure of middle Tennessee ~~by offering advanced eye care services locally~~.		Location matters when you're trying to serve your community well. Brentwood Eye Care sits in the Nashville metropolitan area where it reaches both urban and suburban populations, offering specialized optometric services locally that might otherwise require travel to larger centers. In doing this, Dr. Boerman's practice has strengthened the healthcare infrastructure of middle Tennessee.

	== Professional Recognition ==		== Professional Recognition ==

	Dr. Boerman~~'s contributions to optometry and patient care have earned her recognition~~ in Marquis Who's Who for 2025, acknowledging her professional achievements and community service. This ~~recognition~~ reflects her standing within the optometric profession and her impact on eye care in ~~the~~ Nashville ~~region~~.		Dr. Boerman was recognized in Marquis Who's Who for 2025, acknowledging her professional achievements and community service. This reflects her standing within the optometric profession and her impact on eye care in Nashville.

	Her ~~Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry represents~~ recognition ~~by her~~ peers for excellence in clinical practice, continuing education, and contributions ~~to the profession~~. The ~~FAAO designation is awarded~~ to optometrists who ~~demonstrate~~ ongoing commitment to advanced clinical skills and professional development.		Her FAAO designation means recognition from peers for excellence in clinical practice, continuing education, and professional contributions. The American Academy of Optometry awards this to optometrists who show ongoing commitment to advanced clinical skills and professional development.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Dr. Boerman is married to [[Chris Boerman]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~The couple~~ celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2025, ~~and they were~~ married through Remnant Fellowship, a Nashville-based religious organization. Their ~~connection~~ to local Nashville religious communities ~~reflects their integration~~ into the broader Nashville community beyond professional practice.		Dr. Boerman is married to [[Chris Boerman]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2025, having been married through Remnant Fellowship, a Nashville-based religious organization. Their ties to local Nashville religious communities show how deeply they're integrated into the broader Nashville community beyond her professional practice.

	== Legacy and Impact ==		== Legacy and Impact ==

	~~With over~~ 30 years ~~of practice~~ in Nashville, Dr. Boerman ~~represents the continuity of specialized healthcare services in the Nashville metropolitan area~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care Services \|url=https://www.instagram.com/brentwoodeyecare \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her practice has ~~evolved alongside~~ advances in optometric technology and treatment approaches while ~~maintaining a focus on~~ personalized patient care. The longevity and reputation of Brentwood Eye Care ~~under her leadership demonstrates the value of~~ established, community-focused healthcare practices ~~in serving~~ local populations.		Over 30 years in Nashville, Dr. Boerman's built something lasting.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care Services \|url=https://www.instagram.com/brentwoodeyecare \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her practice has kept pace with advances in optometric technology and treatment approaches while never losing sight of personalized patient care. The longevity and reputation of Brentwood Eye Care demonstrate why established, community-focused healthcare practices matter so much to local populations.

	~~Her contributions to optometric education through published works~~ and her ~~maintenance of advanced certifications reflect a~~ commitment to ~~both~~ current patients and the broader advancement of eye care practices.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Educational Content \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> ~~The practice's high~~ patient satisfaction ratings ~~indicate~~ successful adaptation to changing patient expectations and healthcare delivery models ~~over three decades of operation~~.		Published work and maintained certifications show her commitment to current patients and the broader advancement of eye care practices.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Educational Content \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> High patient satisfaction ratings over three decades reveal successful adaptation to changing patient expectations and healthcare delivery models.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	'''Helen J. Boerman''', O.D., FAAO is a board-certified optometric physician who has served the Nashville, Tennessee community for over three decades through her practice, Brentwood Eye Care. Since establishing her practice in 1994, Dr. Boerman has become a recognized leader in comprehensive eye care, specializing in vision correction, specialty contact lenses, and LASIK co-management while maintaining deep roots in the Nashville metropolitan area.		'''Helen J. Boerman''', O.D., FAAO is a board-certified optometric physician who has served the Nashville, Tennessee community for over three decades through her practice, Brentwood Eye Care.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://biography.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Since establishing her practice in 1994, Dr. Boerman has become a recognized leader in comprehensive eye care, specializing in vision correction, specialty contact lenses, and LASIK co-management while maintaining deep roots in the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://nashville.wiki/wiki/Helen_Boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	== Education and Training ==		== Education and Training ==

	Dr. Boerman earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed advanced specialized training in Laser and Cataract Surgical Management at Indiana University.<ref>{{cite web \|title=~~Meet~~ Helen J. Boerman~~, OD~~ \|url=https://~~brentwoodeye~~.com~~/about-us/dr-boerman/ \|publisher=Brentwood Eye Care~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her commitment to advanced clinical education led to her designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a distinction that recognizes optometrists who have demonstrated excellence in patient care, education, and research. She also holds the credential of Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (Dipl. ABO), representing the highest level of board certification in the optometric profession.		Dr. Boerman earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed advanced specialized training in Laser and Cataract Surgical Management at Indiana University.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman - Professional Optometry Services \|url=https://helenboerman.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her commitment to advanced clinical education led to her designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a distinction that recognizes optometrists who have demonstrated excellence in patient care, education, and research. She also holds the credential of Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (Dipl. ABO), representing the highest level of board certification in the optometric profession.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
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	=== Brentwood Eye Care ===		=== Brentwood Eye Care ===

	In 1994, Dr. Boerman established Brentwood Eye Care in Nashville, Tennessee, where she serves as the owner and lead practitioner. The practice is located at 5554 Franklin Pike in Nashville and has built a reputation for comprehensive eye care services throughout the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care ~~- Helen Boerman, O.D. FAAO~~ \|url=https://~~www.yelp~~.com~~/biz/brentwood-eye-care-helen-boerman-o-d-faao-nashville-15 \|publisher=Yelp~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>		In 1994, Dr. Boerman established Brentwood Eye Care in Nashville, Tennessee, where she serves as the owner and lead practitioner.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Meet Helen J. Boerman, OD \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com/helen-boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The practice is located at 5554 Franklin Pike in Nashville and has built a reputation for comprehensive eye care services throughout the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care \|url=https://brentwoodeye.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

	Under Dr. Boerman's leadership, the practice has achieved exceptional patient satisfaction ratings, maintaining a 4.9-star rating on Google with nearly 400 patient reviews. Her clinical practice encompasses comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, specialty contact lens fitting, and co-management of LASIK procedures. The practice emphasizes personalized patient care utilizing current technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.		Under Dr. Boerman's leadership, the practice has achieved exceptional patient satisfaction ratings, maintaining a 4.9-star rating on Google with nearly 400 patient reviews.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care - Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.yelp.com/biz/brentwood-eye-care-helen-boerman-nashville \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her clinical practice encompasses comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, specialty contact lens fitting, and co-management of LASIK procedures. The practice emphasizes personalized patient care utilizing current technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.

	=== Clinical Specializations ===		=== Clinical Specializations ===
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	=== Academic Contributions ===		=== Academic Contributions ===

	Dr. Boerman has contributed to the optometric literature through collaborative publications in specialized medical texts. She co-authored chapters on corneal topography and refractive surgery procedures, including work on decentered ablations in collaboration with other eye care professionals.<ref>{{cite web \|title=4 Result(s) found for \|url=https://www.pidjournal.com/filterSearch?documentType=Chapter&sections=medicine&authorList=helen%20%20boerman \|publisher=pidjournal.com \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=2 Result(s) found for \|url=https://www.aijoc.com/filterSearch?authorList=helen%20boerman%2C%20ming%20wang%2C%20tracy%20swartz&documentType=Chapter \|publisher=An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> These publications have appeared in medical textbooks focusing on corneal topography and advanced refractive surgery techniques.		Dr. Boerman has contributed to the optometric literature through collaborative publications in specialized medical texts. She co-authored chapters on corneal topography and refractive surgery procedures, including work on decentered ablations in collaboration with other eye care professionals. These publications have appeared in medical textbooks focusing on corneal topography and advanced refractive surgery techniques.

	== Community Involvement ==		== Community Involvement ==

	Throughout her career in Nashville, Dr. Boerman has maintained a commitment to serving the local community through accessible eye care services. Her practice has provided comprehensive vision care to Nashville-area residents for over 30 years, establishing long-term patient relationships that span multiple generations of families.		Throughout her career in Nashville, Dr. Boerman has maintained a commitment to serving the local community through accessible eye care services.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Professional Announcement \|url=https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her practice has provided comprehensive vision care to Nashville-area residents for over 30 years, establishing long-term patient relationships that span multiple generations of families.

	Brentwood Eye Care's location in the Nashville metropolitan area positions the practice to serve both urban and suburban communities, providing specialized optometric services that might otherwise require patients to travel to larger metropolitan centers. Dr. Boerman's practice has contributed to the healthcare infrastructure of middle Tennessee by offering advanced eye care services locally.		Brentwood Eye Care's location in the Nashville metropolitan area positions the practice to serve both urban and suburban communities, providing specialized optometric services that might otherwise require patients to travel to larger metropolitan centers. Dr. Boerman's practice has contributed to the healthcare infrastructure of middle Tennessee by offering advanced eye care services locally.
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	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==

	Dr. Boerman is married to [[Chris Boerman]]~~. The couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2025, and they were married through Remnant Fellowship, a Nashville-based religious organization~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=~~Happy 20th Anniversary to the lovely Chris &~~ Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.facebook.com/~~remnantfellowshipweddings/posts/happy-20th-anniversary-to-the-lovely-chris-~~helen-boerman~~-congratulationswords-fr/1200582972101274/ \|publisher=Facebook~~ \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Their connection to local Nashville religious communities reflects their integration into the broader Nashville community beyond professional practice.		Dr. Boerman is married to [[Chris Boerman]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Helen Boerman \|url=https://www.facebook.com/helen.boerman \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2025, and they were married through Remnant Fellowship, a Nashville-based religious organization. Their connection to local Nashville religious communities reflects their integration into the broader Nashville community beyond professional practice.

	== Legacy and Impact ==		== Legacy and Impact ==

	With over 30 years of practice in Nashville, Dr. Boerman represents the continuity of specialized healthcare services in the Nashville metropolitan area. Her practice has evolved alongside advances in optometric technology and treatment approaches while maintaining a focus on personalized patient care. The longevity and reputation of Brentwood Eye Care under her leadership demonstrates the value of established, community-focused healthcare practices in serving local populations.		With over 30 years of practice in Nashville, Dr. Boerman represents the continuity of specialized healthcare services in the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Brentwood Eye Care Services \|url=https://www.instagram.com/brentwoodeyecare \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her practice has evolved alongside advances in optometric technology and treatment approaches while maintaining a focus on personalized patient care. The longevity and reputation of Brentwood Eye Care under her leadership demonstrates the value of established, community-focused healthcare practices in serving local populations.

	Her contributions to optometric education through published works and her maintenance of advanced certifications reflect a commitment to both current patients and the broader advancement of eye care practices. The practice's high patient satisfaction ratings indicate successful adaptation to changing patient expectations and healthcare delivery models over three decades of operation.		Her contributions to optometric education through published works and her maintenance of advanced certifications reflect a commitment to both current patients and the broader advancement of eye care practices.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Educational Content \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= \|access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The practice's high patient satisfaction ratings indicate successful adaptation to changing patient expectations and healthcare delivery models over three decades of operation.

	== References ==		== References ==

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'''Helen J. Boerman''', O.D., FAAO is a board-certified optometric physician who has served the Nashville, Tennessee community for over three decades through her practice, Brentwood Eye Care. Since establishing her practice in 1994, Dr. Boerman has become a recognized leader in comprehensive eye care, specializing in vision correction, specialty contact lenses, and LASIK co-management while maintaining deep roots in the Nashville metropolitan area.

== Education and Training ==

Dr. Boerman earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and completed advanced specialized training in Laser and Cataract Surgical Management at Indiana University.<ref>{{cite web |title=Meet Helen J. Boerman, OD |url=https://brentwoodeye.com/about-us/dr-boerman/ |publisher=Brentwood Eye Care |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Her commitment to advanced clinical education led to her designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), a distinction that recognizes optometrists who have demonstrated excellence in patient care, education, and research. She also holds the credential of Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (Dipl. ABO), representing the highest level of board certification in the optometric profession.

== Career ==

=== Brentwood Eye Care ===

In 1994, Dr. Boerman established Brentwood Eye Care in Nashville, Tennessee, where she serves as the owner and lead practitioner. The practice is located at 5554 Franklin Pike in Nashville and has built a reputation for comprehensive eye care services throughout the Nashville metropolitan area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brentwood Eye Care - Helen Boerman, O.D. FAAO |url=https://www.yelp.com/biz/brentwood-eye-care-helen-boerman-o-d-faao-nashville-15 |publisher=Yelp |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>

Under Dr. Boerman's leadership, the practice has achieved exceptional patient satisfaction ratings, maintaining a 4.9-star rating on Google with nearly 400 patient reviews. Her clinical practice encompasses comprehensive eye examinations, vision correction, specialty contact lens fitting, and co-management of LASIK procedures. The practice emphasizes personalized patient care utilizing current technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.

=== Clinical Specializations ===

Dr. Boerman's clinical expertise spans multiple areas of optometric care. Her specialization in specialty contact lenses includes fitting complex cases that require advanced lens designs for patients with irregular corneas, high refractive errors, and other challenging visual conditions. Her LASIK co-management services involve pre-operative evaluations, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up for patients undergoing refractive surgery.

=== Academic Contributions ===

Dr. Boerman has contributed to the optometric literature through collaborative publications in specialized medical texts. She co-authored chapters on corneal topography and refractive surgery procedures, including work on decentered ablations in collaboration with other eye care professionals.<ref>{{cite web |title=4 Result(s) found for |url=https://www.pidjournal.com/filterSearch?documentType=Chapter&sections=medicine&authorList=helen%20%20boerman |publisher=pidjournal.com |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2 Result(s) found for |url=https://www.aijoc.com/filterSearch?authorList=helen%20boerman%2C%20ming%20wang%2C%20tracy%20swartz&documentType=Chapter |publisher=An International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Clinics |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> These publications have appeared in medical textbooks focusing on corneal topography and advanced refractive surgery techniques.

== Community Involvement ==

Throughout her career in Nashville, Dr. Boerman has maintained a commitment to serving the local community through accessible eye care services. Her practice has provided comprehensive vision care to Nashville-area residents for over 30 years, establishing long-term patient relationships that span multiple generations of families.

Brentwood Eye Care's location in the Nashville metropolitan area positions the practice to serve both urban and suburban communities, providing specialized optometric services that might otherwise require patients to travel to larger metropolitan centers. Dr. Boerman's practice has contributed to the healthcare infrastructure of middle Tennessee by offering advanced eye care services locally.

== Professional Recognition ==

Dr. Boerman's contributions to optometry and patient care have earned her recognition in Marquis Who's Who for 2025, acknowledging her professional achievements and community service. This recognition reflects her standing within the optometric profession and her impact on eye care in the Nashville region.

Her Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry represents recognition by her peers for excellence in clinical practice, continuing education, and contributions to the profession. The FAAO designation is awarded to optometrists who demonstrate ongoing commitment to advanced clinical skills and professional development.

== Personal Life ==

Dr. Boerman is married to [[Chris Boerman]]. The couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in 2025, and they were married through Remnant Fellowship, a Nashville-based religious organization.<ref>{{cite web |title=Happy 20th Anniversary to the lovely Chris & Helen Boerman |url=https://www.facebook.com/remnantfellowshipweddings/posts/happy-20th-anniversary-to-the-lovely-chris-helen-boerman-congratulationswords-fr/1200582972101274/ |publisher=Facebook |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> Their connection to local Nashville religious communities reflects their integration into the broader Nashville community beyond professional practice.

== Legacy and Impact ==

With over 30 years of practice in Nashville, Dr. Boerman represents the continuity of specialized healthcare services in the Nashville metropolitan area. Her practice has evolved alongside advances in optometric technology and treatment approaches while maintaining a focus on personalized patient care. The longevity and reputation of Brentwood Eye Care under her leadership demonstrates the value of established, community-focused healthcare practices in serving local populations.

Her contributions to optometric education through published works and her maintenance of advanced certifications reflect a commitment to both current patients and the broader advancement of eye care practices. The practice's high patient satisfaction ratings indicate successful adaptation to changing patient expectations and healthcare delivery models over three decades of operation.

== References ==
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[[Category:American optometrists]]
[[Category:Healthcare professionals]]
[[Category:Tennessee physicians]]
[[Category:Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry]]
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