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Derek Horkey, M.D.
St. Paul Eye Clinic
Ophthalmology
Eagan, Maplewood, Roseville, Woodbury
4.9
1694 Ratings
497 Comments
Dr. Derek Horkey is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago and is fellowship-trained in Glaucoma.
4.9
1694 Ratings
497 Comments
Dr. Derek Horkey is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago and is fellowship-trained in Glaucoma.
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Roseville
110 North Central Professional Building
2680 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
2680 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
Background
Fellowship in Glaucoma
Ohio State University - Havener Eye Institute, 2017-2018
Residency
University of Kansas - Ophthalmology, 2014-2017
Internship
University of Kansas - Internal Medicine, 2013-2014
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago - MD, 2009-2013
Masters
Loyola University Chicago - MA in Medical Sciences, 2007-2008
Bachelor of Arts
Physiology, University of Minnesota, 2003-2007
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Glaucoma Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Involved in teaching residents at the University of Kansas
Author of a book chapter on Ocular Pharmacology
Speaker at local meetings
My favorite part about helping patients at SPEC is the ability to forge lasting relationships with my patients. Glaucoma is a lifelong condition which requires years of treatment which gives me the ability to really get to know my patients. I also really enjoy how great of impact cataract surgery can have on my patients. In my opinion there is no other procedure in medicine that can have as big of an impact in such a short amount of time. My goal is to be able to help as many people as I can optimize their eye health and provide them with the best vision they can have for many years to come.
I decided to become an ophthalmologist during my 1st year of medical school. I was lucky enough to have a shadowing experience with one of the ophthalmologists at my school. I watched him perform a morning of cataract surgery and was absolutely amazed by the impact of this 10-15 minute procedure. The precision and technique required to perform the surgery was like artistry in motion.
My wife and I love to travel together and our three kids keep us very busy. I have been a very big Minnesota sports fan from what seems like my first memories. I also enjoy getting in a round of golf from time to time.
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Very nice man and doctor
Amazingly intuitive to my concerns and need! A little hard to get an appointment time but that's because he's the best!
Informative and friendly
Dr Horkey, is Amazing in his profession and he is so, Nice! He’s also, a very down to earth person. He’s the Best of the best, in my opinion.
Dr Horkey is very thorough in his examination, listens to and answers all of the patient’s questions, and makes the patient feel very comfortable.
Inspires confidence and belief in his specialties including surgery. A rainmaker for the practice, I would bet...
Took time to explain and answer questions
He’s really good. And cares.
Dr. Hockey has been my eye doctor for several years now. I find him kind, caring, and listens to my concerns. He also did my cataract surgeries. I am blessed with his good care.
So very kind and informative-as always