Dr. Timothy James Ehlen MD
Ophthalmologist
250 Central Ave N Suite 107 Wayzata MN, 55391About
Timothy James Ehlen, MD, FAAO, works at Northwest Eye in Golden Valley, Minnesota. He specializes in refractive surgery and treatment for cataracts. In addition to practicing clinically Dr. Ehlen is also on staff at the University of Minnesota's ophthalmology department, where he teaches.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota
St. Olaf College B.A. 1988
University of Minnesota Medical School 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching, University of Minnesota -
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Internships
- Hennepin City Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Society, Twin Cities Medical Society
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