Dr. Timothy Ehlen, M.D., is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota, specializing in cataract glaucoma and refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK. He has been a member of Northwest Eye’s respected team of doctors since 1998.
Dr. Ehlen received his undergraduate B.A. degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Dr. Timothy Ehlen, M.D., is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota, specializing in cataract glaucoma and refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK. He has been a member of Northwest Eye’s respected team of doctors since 1998.
Dr. Ehlen received his undergraduate B.A. degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School.
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Dr Ehlen is a very thorough and committed Dr. He explains issues well and takes time with his patients.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Only complaint I have is the procedure with him lasted less than 10-15 minutes and I waited 1-1/2 hours.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I’m so happy with the results of my cataract surgery! Dr. Ehlen has been great to help me work through this process.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Friendly good communication.. answers all questions
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Ehlen and the staff are wonderfully precise, efficient, gentle, kind, reassuring, respectful and positive.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
From my first appt to having my cataract surgery Dr. Ehlen has taken his time explaining each step. I am extreme happy with the end result of my surgery.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Have gone to him for years, very knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very professional. Interacted well with answers to questions I could easily understand..
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I was disappointed that there was nothing he could do about the big floaters in my right eye or the feeling of that pebble inside my eye lid on the left!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Great care, kind, thoughtful and good bedside manner!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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Northwest Eye: Golden Valley Office
8501 Golden Valley Rd. Suite 100 Golden Valley, MN 55427
Northwest Eye: Maple Grove Office
12000 Elm Creek Blvd N. Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369
Northwest Eye: St. Anthony Office
2601 39th Ave NE. Suite 1 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Northwest Eye: Wayzata Office
250 Central Ave N. Suites 105 & 107 Wayzata, MN 55391
Dr. Timothy Ehlen, M.D., is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist and partner at Northwest Eye in Minnesota, specializing in cataract glaucoma and refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK. He has been a member of Northwest Eye’s respected team of doctors since 1998.
Dr. Ehlen received his undergraduate B.A. degree in chemistry from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. After a year of post-undergraduate work in the discipline, his true calling for medicine became apparent. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. It was in medical school when his calling to the ophthalmologic field was realized. After an internship at Hennepin County Medical Center, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota and received additional training in LASIK refractive eye surgery. He maintains a position at the University of Minnesota as a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology.
Dr. Ehlen is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Society, and the Twin Cities Medical Society. Dr. Ehlen is a member of the adjunct faculty staff at the University of Minnesota Medical School, teaching medical students and residents on a regular basis. Dr. Ehlen also serves as a physician advisor on several corporate/institutional boards, helping to bridge the corporate world with the realities of hands-on patient care. He has been listed as a “Top Doctor” by Mpls./St.Paul magazine.
When not in the office, Dr. Ehlen and his wife enjoy spending time with their four children, and are involved in many volunteer activities in their community, school, and church. Dr. Ehlen enjoys coaching his children from the very young levels, as he can be seen at a hockey arena or a lacrosse or soccer field most days of the year. He also has a love for the outdoors, where he enjoys running, biking, downhill skiing, golfing, yard work and backyard fires with friends and family.
Dr. Ehlen sees patients at our Golden Valley, Maple Grove, St. Anthony, and Wayzata Northwest Eye locations.
Dr Ehlen is a very thorough and committed Dr. He explains issues well and takes time with his patients.
Only complaint I have is the procedure with him lasted less than 10-15 minutes and I waited 1-1/2 hours.
I’m so happy with the results of my cataract surgery! Dr. Ehlen has been great to help me work through this process.
Friendly good communication.. answers all questions
Dr Ehlen and the staff are wonderfully precise, efficient, gentle, kind, reassuring, respectful and positive.
From my first appt to having my cataract surgery Dr. Ehlen has taken his time explaining each step. I am extreme happy with the end result of my surgery.
Have gone to him for years, very knowledgeable
Very professional. Interacted well with answers to questions I could easily understand..
I was disappointed that there was nothing he could do about the big floaters in my right eye or the feeling of that pebble inside my eye lid on the left!
Great care, kind, thoughtful and good bedside manner!