Your Littleton Staff

Dr. Phipps received his B.S. degree from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Penn State University/Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Phipps has practiced in St Johnsbury, VT, and Littleton, NH, since 2000. He received his board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2001 and was recertified in 2011. He has served as secretary, Vice President, and President of the Vermont Ophthalmological Society, and as President of the Medical Staff at Littleton Regional Healthcare. In 2018, Dr. Phipps completed a 21-month Executive MBA program from Auburn University, in Auburn, Alabama.

Dr. Phipps is a member of the Vermont Ophthalmological Society, the NewEngland Ophthalmological Society, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A perpetual student, Dr. Phipps enjoys learning about the latest developments in the treatment of eye disease, and over the years has tried to incorporate the safest and most effective of these into his practice.

Dr. Overturf graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, and later received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina and received her board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2016.

After residency, Dr. Overturf joined the ophthalmology department at the Suncoast Medical Clinic and St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. During her time there, she excelled at treating patients with a wide variety of ocular pathologies, including cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, corneal diseases, and retinal diseases. While in Florida, she also served as Treasurer of the Tampa Bay Ophthalmological Society in 2016. Now, Dr. Overturf is elated to join Shippee Family Eye Care, where she looks forward to continuing her patient-focused practice.

Originally from Littleton, Colorado, Dr. Overturf is excited to be calling Littleton, New Hampshire her new home. She is an avid hiker and skier, and is delighted to be living where she will have ample opportunities to explore the beauty of the Northeast Kingdom. When not adventuring with her Great Dane, Luna, you might find Dr. Overturf visiting a local farmer’s market, cooking up one of her grandmother's recipes, or seeking out a good game of Mahjongg.

Dr. Maddison Wilson graduated from Quinnipiac University where she received her B.S. in Health Science Studies. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee.  Dr. Wilson has experience in surgical co-management, ocular disease and primary eye care, including a rotation at the Naval Health Clinic in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr.  Wilson has a special interest in nutrition and how it relates to vision and ocular health.  She hopes to share her passion and knowledge of visual wellness with patients of all ages.  She is a born and raised New Englander and is looking forward to exploring her new home with her husband and dog.  

Erin is an ABO certified Optician with over ten years of experience in customer service in both retail and healthcare settings. Her compassion for patient care and the patient experience have made her an ideal fit for our office. Our Optical department is the perfect home for Erin's combination of skills and problem solving aptitude. Erin's wealth of warmth, kindness and intellect are a welcome addition to our office.

Rita's positive attitude and caring personality are the key to her management success in our Littleton practice. Her ability to create and maintain a positive work environment is extremely beneficial to our team, as well as our patients. With over 20 years of eye care experience, Rita enjoys sharing her vast knowledge and helping guide others to success. As surgical coordinator, Rita will assist you with all your surgical questions and concerns. Her compassionate and attentive manor shows her genuine care for each and every one of our
patients. In her free time, Rita enjoys spending time with her family and friends. We are excited to share her skills and expertise with our community and are confident she will make your experience with Shippee Family Eye Care the excellence in eye care you deserve.

Emily joins SFEC with 20+ years of experience in customer service and healthcare, both clinical and clerical. Her dedication to patient care and experience is especially important to her. Emily’s diverse skillset makes her valuable in all aspects of patient care. Her talents and compassion have been a wonderful addition to SFEC. 

While her NEK roots run deep, she loves to travel when the opportunity arises.  In her free time she enjoys gardening and continues to explore surrounding mountains and lakes, often hiking, kayaking and camping. 

Jennifer is currently our Contact Lens Assistant and Patient Liaison.

She belongs to the American Paraoptometric Association, and is a registered ophthalmic dispenser in New Hampshire. 

She is a Lancaster native and currently lives with her family in the Jefferson area. Jen joins our practice with nine years of experience in the healthcare patient relations field. Jen has proven to be an exceptional asset to the practice.

Jill joins our practice with over 20 years of experience in health care and customer service. Jill is excited to be working in patient care and serving her community. Her patients and coworkers appreciate her caring and companionate nature, we are more than happy to have her on our team. Her optimism and positive attitude are a great addition to ShippeeFamily Eye Care. Jill is a proud Vermont native, born and raised in St.Johnsbury, where she resides with her husband and 3 children. When not working she enjoys outdoor adventures and all that the four seasons have to offer.

Danica come to us with over ten years of customer service experience, a degree in Sociology and Biology from Plymouth State University, and a military background from the US Navy. Danica brings a diverse skillset to our clinic. Danica is excited to be able to assist our patients with their eye care needs. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her variety of animals. 

Gabrielle joins our team with over four years of experience with customer service. Gabrielle brings a diverse skill set with positive energy and excellent patient care. Her sharp intellect and keen observation skills make her well suited for patient care.  She has been a wonderful addition to our clinics.

In her free time, Gabrielle enjoys competing her horses, going for runs with her dog, and spending time outdoors.