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Dr. David R. Hardten, MD

Ophthalmology, Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting new patients
Minnesota Eye Consultants - Bloomington 9801 Dupont Ave. S.,Suite 200 Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 888-5800

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Brief Intro

Dr. David Hardten, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in the treatment of the cornea, external disease, anterior segment, cataract, refractive and laser surgery – as well as in research and education. Dr. Hardten is closely involved in research projects surrounding LASIK Eye Surgery, refractive surgery, complex case management, cataract surgery, natural lens replacement surgery, glaucoma management, corneal transplantation, iris reconstruction, surgical instrumentation, and drug therapies. He formerly served as director for Minnesota Eye Consultants’ Clinical Research Department. Dr. Hardten has received numerous awards for his dedication to the eye care industry including the 2011 Casebeer Award for outstanding contribution to the research and development of refractive surgery from the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the 2011 Allina HOPE (Hospital Outstanding Patient Experience) Award, and the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology Lifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist Continuing Education Recognition Award. Dr. Hardten entered private practice in 1993 with Drs. Richard L. Lindstrom and Thomas W. Samuelson, also founding partners of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is an attending ophthalmologist at Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, MN, as well. In addition to his active practice in medical and surgical diseases of the cornea and refractive and IOL surgery, Dr. Hardten lectures throughout the world on refractive surgery and research. He has published hundreds of textbook chapters, articles, and abstracts on cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Hardten resides in Excelsior, MN, with his wife, Christine, and their two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys golf, tennis, and travel.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Phillips Eye Institute - 1993

RESIDENCY

Veterans Administration Hospital - 1991

INTERNSHIP

Bell Memorial Hospital - 1988

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

9801 Dupont Ave. S.,Suite 200 Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 55431
Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Surgery

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery

Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 13
Orthopedics 23
Neurology & Neurosurgery 15
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 21
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 22
Diabetes & Endocrinology 8
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 20
Psychiatry 23
Geriatrics 18
Rehabilitation 10
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 2
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 19