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Thomas Samuelson, M.D.
Minnesota Eye Consultants
Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Eye Surgery
Bloomington, Minnetonka
5.0
253 Ratings
86 Comments
Thomas W. Samuelson, a founding partner and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Samuelson completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota and his residency training at the University of South Florida where he served as chief resident. He received his sub-specialty training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
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5.0
253 Ratings
86 Comments
Thomas W. Samuelson, a founding partner and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Samuelson completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota and his residency training at the University of South Florida where he served as chief resident. He received his sub-specialty training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Minnesota Eye Consultants: Bloomington Office
9801 Dupont Ave S
Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55431
Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55431
Minnesota Eye Consultants: Minnetonka Office
10709 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Thomas W. Samuelson, a founding partner and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Samuelson completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota and his residency training at the University of South Florida where he served as chief resident. He received his sub-specialty training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
An adjunct professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota and past chairman of the medical staff at the Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, Dr. Samuelson has an active role in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians. He is a faculty member at Hennepin County Medical Center, a major teaching hospital for the University of Minnesota residency program. On a national level, Dr. Samuelson is the current president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Junior and Senior Achievement Awards honoring contributions made to the Academy’s educational programs. In 2018, Dr. Samuelson was awarded the AAO Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received the “Secretariate Award” for contributions to the AAO annual meeting. Dr. Samuelson has served as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been named as America’s Top Doctors each year since 2002. He is a past-president of the International Society of Spaeth Fellows – Wills Eye Hospital’s Glaucoma Fellows Society.
Dr. Samuelson served on the executive committee of the American Glaucoma Society for nearly a decade. He has also served as the secretariat for the AAO annual meeting serving as chairman of the Skills Transfer Committee. As a member of the Basic Clinical Science Course Committee for the AAO, Dr. Samuelson helped to write the textbooks most studied by residents within the field of ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Eye Study Club and the International Intraocular Lens Implant Club. Dr. Samuelson is the glaucoma section editor for Ocular Surgery News, the most widely circulated ophthalmology news publication worldwide. Dr. Samuelson also serves as an editorial board member and scientific reviewer for several ophthalmology journals.
Dr. Samuelson’s research interests include MIGS surgical procedures involving the Schlemm Canal as well as the management of coincident cataract and glaucoma. He has also performed research on the safety of LASIK in patients with other ocular disorders, especially glaucoma. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally on ocular surgery, he has published numerous scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters on ophthalmic surgery.
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Dr. Samuelson is an excellent ophthalmologist!!! I was pleased with the process and looking forward to seeing better.
Took time to listen to my daughters special needs. Explained everything he was going to do for her. Professional Will use this clinic if needing eye care.
clear communication and explanations
Very competent and cordial. Answered questions and explanations were provided. Really like him as a physician!
Dr. Samuelson was courteous, knowledgeable, and clearly very competent. I especially appreciated his taking the time to explain various facets of my glaucoma condition and the various ways in which it can be treated. In a word, I felt valued.
He really helps me to feel at peace and that we are doing everything that is best for me snd my eyes.
Great Doctor.
Informative, providing best surgical options for cataract procedure.
Very good! Procedure went smoothly and successfully. My sight is improved already!!
Dr. Samuelson makes you aware of the risks but brings a positive attitude as you face the challenges. He also does an excellent job explaining the task and the various options.