Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery
Bloomington, Blaine, Minnetonka
Most recent review: 6 days ago
New
4.8
626 Ratings
175 Comments
Dr. Patrick Riedel is a board-certified partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is fellowship-trained in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, he is specifically trained in multiple refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and refractive implant lenses.
Dr. Riedel graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College in 1987 where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He continued his education by attending the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Dr. Patrick Riedel is a board-certified partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is fellowship-trained in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, he is specifically trained in multiple refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and refractive implant lenses.
Dr. Riedel graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College in 1987 where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He continued his education by attending the University of Minnesota Medical School.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Minnesota Eye Consultants through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Informative, intensive, professional
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Warm, friendly, very skilled, happy to impart knowledge though VERY busy!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Nurse Robin was exceptional, answering questions, explaining things in detail and showing warm friendly humor
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
was very impressed with him, he is my new eye Dr.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
He seemed to be very knowledgeable, but I literally only saw him for maybe 5 minutes. I was told he was running behind, so I guess he was in a hurry to make up time. I was disappointed that I didn’t get more time with him to ask questions and to hear about my options.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I have great confidence in Dr Riedel
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great visit… kind, considerate and did a wonderful job of improving my eye sight.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Perfect surgery experience. Felt completely confident in Dr. Riedel and his wonderful team. The best!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Riedel has been my ophthalmologist for over 10 years. He has always been very friendly, kind, and reassuring with my treatment. If I could give him ten stars I would!!!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Quick and efficient.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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Minnesota Eye Consultants: Bloomington Office
9801 Dupont Ave S Suite 200 Bloomington, MN 55431
Minnesota Eye Consultants: Blaine Office
11091 Ulysses St NE Suite 300 Blaine, MN 55434
Minnesota Eye Consultants: Minnetonka Office
10709 Wayzata Blvd Suite 200 Minnetonka, MN 55305
Dr. Patrick Riedel is a board-certified partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is fellowship-trained in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, he is specifically trained in multiple refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and refractive implant lenses.
Dr. Riedel graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College in 1987 where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He continued his education by attending the University of Minnesota Medical School. While there he received multiple scholarships for merit and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society in his third year. He served as the president of this organization during his last year of medical school.
After completing an internship year at Hennepin County Medical Center, he then pursued his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, consistently ranked one of the top five ophthalmology training programs in the nation. He served as chief resident during the last six months of his residency.
Dr. Riedel continued his sub-specialty training, completing glaucoma and cataract surgery fellowships at the University of Utah John Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, and has been in practice since 1998.
As an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Riedel is actively involved in the clinical and surgical education of residents and fellows. He is an instructor in ocular pharmacology at Regions Hospital, and a consultant for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis. He frequently lectures to local and regional ophthalmologists and optometrists and serves as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, the credentialing organization for physicians seeking to practice ophthalmology.
Dr. Riedel has multiple professional affiliations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Glaucoma Society. He is actively involved in both clinical and surgical research studies and has written book chapters and published research articles.
Informative, intensive, professional
Warm, friendly, very skilled, happy to impart knowledge though VERY busy!
Nurse Robin was exceptional, answering questions, explaining things in detail and showing warm friendly humor
was very impressed with him, he is my new eye Dr.
He seemed to be very knowledgeable, but I literally only saw him for maybe 5 minutes. I was told he was running behind, so I guess he was in a hurry to make up time. I was disappointed that I didn’t get more time with him to ask questions and to hear about my options.
I have great confidence in Dr Riedel
Great visit… kind, considerate and did a wonderful job of improving my eye sight.
Perfect surgery experience. Felt completely confident in Dr. Riedel and his wonderful team. The best!
Dr. Riedel has been my ophthalmologist for over 10 years. He has always been very friendly, kind, and reassuring with my treatment. If I could give him ten stars I would!!!
Quick and efficient.