Vandana R. Minnal, MD
Practice: Horizon Eye Care
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Cotswold, Pineville, Waverly
Dr. Minnal earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. After a transitional internship year at the New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, she completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Minnal furthered her training by completing a clinical/surgical glaucoma fellowship at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic at the University of Texas at Houston, where she was given the award for Outstanding Fellow in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Minnal earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. After a transitional internship year at the New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, she completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Minnal furthered her training by completing a clinical/surgical glaucoma fellowship at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic at the University of Texas at Houston, where she was given the award for Outstanding Fellow in Ophthalmology.
Pineville
Charlotte, NC 28210
Waverly
Charlotte, NC 28277
Dr. Minnal graduated cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University as a prestigious Centennial Scholar. She was the recipient of the Alana Wels Hirschorn Prize for the best thesis in Economics, and received departmental honors. She earned her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. After a transitional internship year at the New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, she completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Minnal furthered her training by completing a clinical/surgical glaucoma fellowship at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic at the University of Texas at Houston, where she was given the award for Outstanding Fellow in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Minnal has published articles in multiple ophthalmology journals and has presented her research at numerous national conferences. Throughout her academic career, she has held many leadership positions and has been committed to community outreach.
Dr. Minnal strives to provide the best and most up-to-date care for her patients. She maintains active memberships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society. She was named a top doctor by Business North Carolina in 2020 and 2021, and a top doctor by Charlotte Magazine/Castle Connolly in 2021 and 2022.

I love Dr. Minnal but always have a long wait. They need to do a better job of scheduling.
Excellent care given every time.
Wonderful Doctor.. great staff
I’ve been seeing Dr since 2016 . I’m retired RN she is not only compassionate and knowledgeable no matter how busy she is your appointment is never rushed! She is ta credit to her profession!
Very professional, knowledgeable, approachable and caring.
She great
Dr. Minnal is easy to talk to, she listens and always remembers past conversations. Dr. Minnal is thorough with her examinations and detailed with sharing the results. It's always an enjoyable experience.
She is a consummate professional in every way. Explanations are always clear and I always feel valued as a patient.
Very professional, very friendly, so polite at all times, she's so kind, always concerned about you and your family
Very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Listens well.