Ophthalmology: Cornea Surgery, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery
Bloomington, Minnetonka
4.9
558 Ratings
185 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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he was really nice, very personable,
May-2025
Very personable and provided good guidance. Very thorough exam and gave me good options to consider.
May-2025
I was So very Happy with all that went on with my surgery. Everyone treated very well and listened to my concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend MN Eye consultants and Dr Hardten.
May-2025
He's very kind!
May-2025
Very professional, friendly.
May-2025
Fabulous caring knowledgeable Expert Doctor in a specialized area of ophthalmology. I have seen Dr Harten for years and feel lucky to have him watching over my eyes!
May-2025
excellent care
May-2025
Exceptional at explaining the process before, during and after the surgery.
Looking forward to him doing the left eye.
May-2025
Excellent care, been with him for 27 years!
May-2025
Dr. Hardten is very thorough in his work. He explains the process for cataract surgery and the different options for lens. Dr. Hardten takes time for questions you may have.
May-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.
he was really nice, very personable,
Very personable and provided good guidance. Very thorough exam and gave me good options to consider.
I was So very Happy with all that went on with my surgery. Everyone treated very well and listened to my concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend MN Eye consultants and Dr Hardten.
He's very kind!
Very professional, friendly.
Fabulous caring knowledgeable Expert Doctor in a specialized area of ophthalmology. I have seen Dr Harten for years and feel lucky to have him watching over my eyes!
excellent care
Exceptional at explaining the process before, during and after the surgery. Looking forward to him doing the left eye.
Excellent care, been with him for 27 years!
Dr. Hardten is very thorough in his work. He explains the process for cataract surgery and the different options for lens. Dr. Hardten takes time for questions you may have.