Ophthalmology: Cornea Surgery, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery
Bloomington, Minnetonka
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
853 Ratings
284 Comments
Dr. David Hardten, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in the treatment of the cornea, external disease, anterior segment, cataract, refractive and laser surgery – as well as in research and education.
Dr. David Hardten, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in the treatment of the cornea, external disease, anterior segment, cataract, refractive and laser surgery – as well as in research and education.
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Kind, informative, knowledgeable
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Professional, Courteous, Knowledgeable, good listener
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great visit and very thorough! Thank you! The technician was very friendly and did a great job!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Always prepared, thorough, listens well and professional.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Skilled, kind, gentle & knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Hardten has taken care of me for over 20 years. He is the best.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Thank you, Dr. Hardten, for your encouragement when I needed it! You are appreciated!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Operation was quick and successful. Staff explained the procedure and follow-up tasks to do afterwards. .
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Appears to be short on time and quick to move on. He seems very knowledgeable but explains things in somewhat technical terms that may be hard for some to absorb quickly, and therefore hard to make decisions quickly.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I felt that he had well trained technicians collecting the preliminary data and that Dr. Hardten made a thorough evaluation and communicated his conclusions effectively to me.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
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Minnesota Eye Consultants: Bloomington Office
9801 Dupont Ave S Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55431
Minnesota Eye Consultants: Minnetonka Office
10709 Wayzata Blvd Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55305
Dr. David Hardten, a board-certified ophthalmologist and founding partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in the treatment of the cornea, external disease, anterior segment, cataract, refractive and laser surgery – as well as in research and education.
Dr. Hardten is closely involved in research projects surrounding LASIK Eye Surgery, refractive surgery, complex case management, cataract surgery, natural lens replacement surgery, glaucoma management, corneal transplantation, iris reconstruction, surgical instrumentation, and drug therapies. He formerly served as director for Minnesota Eye Consultants’ Clinical Research Department.
Dr. Hardten has received numerous awards for his dedication to the eye care industry including the 2011 Casebeer Award for outstanding contribution to the research and development of refractive surgery from the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the 2011 Allina HOPE (Hospital Outstanding Patient Experience) Award, and the 2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology Lifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist Continuing Education Recognition Award.
Dr. Hardten entered private practice in 1993 with Drs. Richard L. Lindstrom and Thomas W. Samuelson, also founding partners of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is an attending ophthalmologist at Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, MN, as well.
In addition to his active practice in medical and surgical diseases of the cornea and refractive and IOL surgery, Dr. Hardten lectures throughout the world on refractive surgery and research. He has published hundreds of textbook chapters, articles, and abstracts on cornea, cataract and refractive surgery.
Dr. Hardten resides in Excelsior, MN, with his wife, Christine, and their two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys golf, tennis, and travel.
Kind, informative, knowledgeable
Professional, Courteous, Knowledgeable, good listener
Great visit and very thorough! Thank you! The technician was very friendly and did a great job!
Always prepared, thorough, listens well and professional.
Skilled, kind, gentle & knowledgeable.
Dr. Hardten has taken care of me for over 20 years. He is the best.
Thank you, Dr. Hardten, for your encouragement when I needed it! You are appreciated!
Operation was quick and successful. Staff explained the procedure and follow-up tasks to do afterwards. .
Appears to be short on time and quick to move on. He seems very knowledgeable but explains things in somewhat technical terms that may be hard for some to absorb quickly, and therefore hard to make decisions quickly.
I felt that he had well trained technicians collecting the preliminary data and that Dr. Hardten made a thorough evaluation and communicated his conclusions effectively to me.