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Dr l. Tsai is a very caring and thorough doctor. My husband I really appreciate his knowledge and the care he’s given both of us. We’ve recommended him and your staff to many. Thank you!
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very easy to talk too
And he's very understanding
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
He answered all my questions and ended the appointment with a big smile.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Straight forward and clear.
Able to explain and answer questions
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
It’s always a good visit.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Long wait time to see the doctor and long wait time to receive prescription.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
The team was also great getting me scheduled for cataract surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Tsai is thorough and kind. He is also a great surgeon!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very kind, very informative and made me feel comfortable and confident in the surgery to come.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Always professional and courteous.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
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Maplewood
100 Beam Professional Building 1675 Beam Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology, LASIK-Certified, VISX®-Certified
Residency University of Minnesota, 1996-1999
Internship Hennepin County Medical Center, 1996
Medical Degree University of Minnesota Medical School, 1995
Bachelor of Arts Human Biology, Stanford University, 1990
Member American Academy of Ophthalmology, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
Licensed Minnesota Author & Lecturer
Featured on KARE 11
Speaker at JCAPHO ophthalmic technician lecture series
Clinical mentor, HealthEast and United family medical residency programs
I love helping to transform the visual part of patients’ lives either through surgery, a new pair of glasses, or figuring out a complex eye problem.
My father developed a significant, recurring inflammatory problem with his eyes when I was a teenager. He underwent several surgeries and treatments, and I was scared he would go blind. I remember thinking that I didn’t want other children to go through that scenario and vowed to figure out a way to prevent this condition from affecting others. I ended up working in the lab of my father’s eye surgeon and through those experiences I knew, once I entered medical school, that I would become an eye surgeon.
I love interacting with so many people from different walks of life each day. Whether they have a sight-threatening condition like glaucoma, need cataract surgery, or just need a new supply of contacts, it’s really satisfying to be in a position to help people see better.
I try my hardest to listen to each patient 'with my eyes,' and to treat them as if they were my own family — with care and compassion. I want each patient to leave knowing that their questions were heard and addressed and that we have a solution to a problem, or we are working hard to find that solution.
"I want to give each patient the best possible vision. I have the privilege as an eye surgeon to serve others, to listen to their needs, and to do my best to help them see better."
Dr l. Tsai is a very caring and thorough doctor. My husband I really appreciate his knowledge and the care he’s given both of us. We’ve recommended him and your staff to many. Thank you!
Very easy to talk too And he's very understanding
He answered all my questions and ended the appointment with a big smile.
Straight forward and clear. Able to explain and answer questions
It’s always a good visit.
Long wait time to see the doctor and long wait time to receive prescription.
The team was also great getting me scheduled for cataract surgery.
Dr Tsai is thorough and kind. He is also a great surgeon!
Very kind, very informative and made me feel comfortable and confident in the surgery to come.
Always professional and courteous.