Dr. Minkowski graduated cum laude from Skidmore College and earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and was the recipient of the William Hamlin Wilder, MD Endowed Scholarship. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Rush University Medical Center where he served as co-chief resident in his final year. Dr. Minkowski completed specialty fellowship training in Cornea, Cataract, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta, Piedmont Hospital.
Dr. Minkowski graduated cum laude from Skidmore College and earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and was the recipient of the William Hamlin Wilder, MD Endowed Scholarship. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Rush University Medical Center where he served as co-chief resident in his final year. Dr. Minkowski completed specialty fellowship training in Cornea, Cataract, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta, Piedmont Hospital.
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Great combination of expertise and communication skills. Always willing to discuss issues thoroughly and answer any questions
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Help me to understand the problems I’m having with my vision . Very please with my visit today.
(3 days ago)
Jan-2026
Profesional and explain good thank you
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Extremely bright, conscientious and thorough. Very articulate in the way he explains procedures and what to expect.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
He is soooo…. Personable and sits down to talk like he has all the time in the world for you. Highly recommend him, very professional!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Minkowski whom Dr. Branner referred me to. The visit was very pleasant! I felt very comfortable with him and feel as though he is a very caring ophthalmologist! Thank him for me and Merry Christmas!!!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very pleasant demeanor. Took the time for explaining what was going on and what needed to be done.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I am so satisfied with him, he answered all my questions and he explained to me about the procedure very cleat
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent,
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Really a terrific doctor! Excellent technical knowledge and an engaging personality.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
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Cotswold
135 S. Sharon Amity Rd Charlotte, NC 28211
Pineville
10520 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210
Dr. Minkowski graduated cum laude from Skidmore College and earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and was the recipient of the William Hamlin Wilder, MD Endowed Scholarship. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Rush University Medical Center where he served as co-chief resident in his final year. Dr. Minkowski completed specialty fellowship training in Cornea, Cataract, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta, Piedmont Hospital.
Dr. Minkowski has presented his original research at several national conferences and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Cornea Society. He has served in the Community Ophthalmology Clinic for the homeless and underserved and in Honduras on an ophthalmology-based medical mission. Minkowski brings a unique set of experiences to his medical profession including: several years as a caddie at a top 100 national golf course, an O.S. deckhand merchant mariner on a tug and barge vessel on the eastern seaboard, and coordinator for several multi-center clinical trials in cancer research at Johns Hopkins University.
Great combination of expertise and communication skills. Always willing to discuss issues thoroughly and answer any questions
Help me to understand the problems I’m having with my vision . Very please with my visit today.
Profesional and explain good thank you
Extremely bright, conscientious and thorough. Very articulate in the way he explains procedures and what to expect.
He is soooo…. Personable and sits down to talk like he has all the time in the world for you. Highly recommend him, very professional!
This was my first visit with Dr. Minkowski whom Dr. Branner referred me to. The visit was very pleasant! I felt very comfortable with him and feel as though he is a very caring ophthalmologist! Thank him for me and Merry Christmas!!!
Very pleasant demeanor. Took the time for explaining what was going on and what needed to be done.
I am so satisfied with him, he answered all my questions and he explained to me about the procedure very cleat
Excellent,
Really a terrific doctor! Excellent technical knowledge and an engaging personality.