Our Doctors

Dr. Grant Hardan was born and raised in Spokane, WA, where he graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Business Administration from Carroll College in Helena, MT, before completing his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA.

Following graduation, Dr. Hardan returned to Spokane to complete a residency in Primary Care and Geriatric Optometry at the Spokane VA Medical Center. His advanced training focused on the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and more.

Dr. Hardan joined EyeDentity Eyecare + Eyewear in 2011 and became the practice owner in 2016. He provides full-scope optometric care, including comprehensive medical eye exams for adults and children, glasses and contact lens fittings, and co-management with surgical specialists. He has a particular interest in advanced dry eye treatment, offering services such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and radiofrequency therapy.

A leader in his field, Dr. Hardan has served in multiple roles to support and advance the profession of optometry. He is a Past President of the Optometric Physicians of Washington (2018–2019), a regional leader with the Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), and an Ambassador for Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Outside of the office, Dr. Hardan enjoys time with his wife and two children. He loves skiing, tennis, travel, and spending summers at Lake Pend Oreille.

Dr. Jessica Ellis grew up in a small town in Wyoming where she developed her passion for eyecare from her local optometrist.  She quickly recognized that her calling was helping patients see to their fullest potential and understand visual challenges they may face.  

She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology/Physiology.  She then completed her Doctorate of Optometry at Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, CA.  

Following graduation, she was accepted into a residency program focusing on anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses in Philadelphia, PA.  She just wasn’t ready to stop learning after this extra year of training, so elected to complete an additional residency program in Tuba City, AZ in Primary Care/Ocular Disease with the Indian Health Services.  This residency provided exceptional training for ocular disease associated with systemic health conditions such as diabetes and auto-immune problems. This residency will forever hold a special place in her heart as she gained considerable understanding for building relationships and placing high value on the overall health of each patient when caring for their eyes.  

Dr. Ellis then moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where she has practiced at Confluence Health in Wenatchee, Spokane Eye Clinic in Spokane, and small clinics in Moscow and Walla Walla.  Dr. Ellis is excited to return to Spokane and join the staff at Eyedentity where she will see patients with primary care needs as well as those who have been diagnosed with ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, along with surgical co-management with specialists.  Dr. Ellis is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.  When not working, she enjoys spending time backpacking, downhill skiing, and traveling abroad.