The Echo Family Dental team is made up of compassionate professionals who care about helping patients of all ages achieve the healthiest smile possible. We love dentistry almost as much as we love our patients!
Our story began more than 45 years ago, when our founding dentist, Dr. Thomas Lyke, opened the doors of our dental clinic to serve the residents of the Hutchinson area, and was soon joined by Dr. John Gillard.
Today, Dr. John Gillard and Dr. Chelsi Schumacher are grateful for the opportunity to serve our patients and their families as we carry on the legacy of exceptional family dental care and community involvement. We are proud of our long-term relationships with those we serve, and are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art dentistry in a comfortable environment at an affordable cost.
Our goal is to meet your dental needs in a timely fashion. In order to accomplish that, we remain flexibleso if our regular clinic hours do not match your personal schedule, we will find a way to accommodate your needs.
Dr. Gillard grew up on a dairy farm near the small southern Minnesota town of Claremont. He completed his undergraduate studies from Rochester Community College in 1975 and St. Cloud State University in 1977. In 1981, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Minnesota. While in dental school, he received an outstanding achievement award from the International College of Dentists. After graduation from dental school in 1981, he and his wife, Gail, moved to Hutchinson and joined the practice of Dr. Thomas Lyke.
Dr. Gillard enjoys providing a wide variety of dental services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for his patients. He cares for patients of all ages and offers dental care to meet the individual needs of each one of his patients. Restoring worn smiles that have been damaged by years of use is an aspect of dentistry Dr. Gillard particularly enjoys because of the joy exuded by patients when they see for the first time their rejuvenated smiles.
Dr. Chelsi Schumacher grew up in Glencoe, MN as the older sister of three younger brothers. Upon graduating from Glencoe-Silver Lake High School, she received her bachelors degree in human biology from the Minnesota State University, Mankato and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Chelsi and her husband Cody are enjoying life in Hutchinson and everything the community has to offer. They have one delightful young daughter and keep busy by working on home projects and playing with their dog Bailey. She enjoys attending and watching Minnesota sports, as well as spending time at the lake.
