Dr. Alejandra Decanini, M.D., joined the Northwest Eye team as a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist in August of 2020. Dr. Decanini has extensive experience and sub-specialty training in diagnosing and treating young patients with all types of strabismus (misaligned eyes) and double vision. She looks forward to providing routine and specialty eye care for infants, children, and teens out of our Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Woodbury offices.
Dr. Alejandra Decanini, M.D., joined the Northwest Eye team as a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist in August of 2020. Dr. Decanini has extensive experience and sub-specialty training in diagnosing and treating young patients with all types of strabismus (misaligned eyes) and double vision. She looks forward to providing routine and specialty eye care for infants, children, and teens out of our Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Woodbury offices.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Northwest Eye through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
She’s wonderful with both my son and daughter. She knows how to keep their attention and is incredibly kind and patient with them.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Met with her for the first time today and I’m so impressed!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I underwent a strabismus surgery today with Dr. Decannini! She and the entire staff made this procedure tolerable and even peaceful. My recovery is excellent. If you need serious help from a kind, professional healer aka surgeon please choose Dr. Decaninni!
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
We have been so pleased with our experience at Northwest Eye and with Dr. Decanini. My daughter has been treated with such kindness from all staff members. She actually enjoys going to the eye doctor. I appreciate that Dr. Decanini has been willing to try everything before resorting to eye surgery to fix my daughter’s eye crossing. Overall excellent experience!
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
excellent made my daughter feel at ease about her upcoming surgery.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very competent, thorough, friendly doctor who excels in her field!
She explains everything and is very truthful and comprehensive.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional, respect for me (patient).
Very thorough and provided excellent informational.
(4 months ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Decanini is so wonderful. She is so thoughtful and caring with my child and makes the whole experience so easy and comfortable.
(4 months ago)
Sep-2025
I am so thankful for Dr. Decanini and her staff. They are thorough and hear the challenges I had been facing. I would not go anywhere else.
(5 months ago)
Aug-2025
Professional, personable, and is amazing with kids.
(5 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Northwest Eye: Maple Grove Office
12000 Elm Creek Blvd N. Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369
Northwest Eye: Minnetonka Office
6060 Clearwater Dr. Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55343
Northwest Eye: Woodbury Office
7125 Tamarack Rd Suite 150 Woodbury, MN 55125
Dr. Alejandra Decanini, M.D., joined the Northwest Eye team as a dedicated pediatric ophthalmologist in August of 2020. Dr. Decanini has extensive experience and sub-specialty training in diagnosing and treating young patients with all types of strabismus (misaligned eyes) and double vision. She looks forward to providing routine and specialty eye care for infants, children, and teens out of our Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Woodbury offices.
Dr. Decanini is an award-winning doctor, recognized with the Harry Plotke Award for her clinical skills, compassion, and patient-centric approach. She proudly won the Best Teaching Faculty Award and has earned a spot on Minnesota Monthly’s Top Doctors list for the last four consecutive years.
Dr. Decanini joins us from the Hennepin Healthcare Ophthalmology department here in Minnesota where she’s specialized in Pediatric care since 2015.
Dr. Decanini completed her internship and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota where she continued on to complete a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Lions Children’s Clinic in Minneapolis.
Dr. Decanini is passionate about working with families to find treatment solutions that maximize vision and quality of life in even the youngest of patients. She speaks Spanish and is excited to be part of the Northwest Eye team.
She’s wonderful with both my son and daughter. She knows how to keep their attention and is incredibly kind and patient with them.
Met with her for the first time today and I’m so impressed!
I underwent a strabismus surgery today with Dr. Decannini! She and the entire staff made this procedure tolerable and even peaceful. My recovery is excellent. If you need serious help from a kind, professional healer aka surgeon please choose Dr. Decaninni!
We have been so pleased with our experience at Northwest Eye and with Dr. Decanini. My daughter has been treated with such kindness from all staff members. She actually enjoys going to the eye doctor. I appreciate that Dr. Decanini has been willing to try everything before resorting to eye surgery to fix my daughter’s eye crossing. Overall excellent experience!
excellent made my daughter feel at ease about her upcoming surgery.
Very competent, thorough, friendly doctor who excels in her field! She explains everything and is very truthful and comprehensive.
Very professional, respect for me (patient). Very thorough and provided excellent informational.
Dr. Decanini is so wonderful. She is so thoughtful and caring with my child and makes the whole experience so easy and comfortable.
I am so thankful for Dr. Decanini and her staff. They are thorough and hear the challenges I had been facing. I would not go anywhere else.
Professional, personable, and is amazing with kids.