Ophthalmology: Cornea Surgery, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery
Bloomington, Minnetonka
4.9
646 Ratings
213 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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Here is very personal and very professional. I talked to him to say please make a reminder phone call and explain preopt and then surgery time. Thxs
Aug-2025
Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
Aug-2025
Best eye surgeon EVER! Wouldn’t trust anybody else with my eyes and vision
Aug-2025
Friendly, caring & knowledgeable physician.
Aug-2025
He is excellent at explaining the surgery and how it will work.
Aug-2025
Quite thorough
Aug-2025
Great job. Pleasant experience. Happy, happy
Aug-2025
Good communication and understanding
Aug-2025
He is the best
Aug-2025
Dr. Hardten listened and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed and left with a plan.
Jul-2025
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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.
Here is very personal and very professional. I talked to him to say please make a reminder phone call and explain preopt and then surgery time. Thxs
Very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
Best eye surgeon EVER! Wouldn’t trust anybody else with my eyes and vision
Friendly, caring & knowledgeable physician.
He is excellent at explaining the surgery and how it will work.
Quite thorough
Great job. Pleasant experience. Happy, happy
Good communication and understanding
He is the best
Dr. Hardten listened and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed and left with a plan.