Patient Submitted Review
May-2026
Was referred to Dr. Ringeisen by my optometrist. He was very pleasant and very thorough. He explained everything. He did not make me feel rushed. I must say the whole staff was pleasant and worked well together.Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2026
I was very pleased with my visit. I had an emergency retina tear and Dr. Ringeisen put me at ease. He explained everything well and I was very pleased with the outcome of the laser surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Ringeisen to others!
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Apr-2026
My husband has been going to Dr. RIngeisen for more than a year, receiving treatment for diabetic retinopathy. We are so happy with his care. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and treated my husband with respect. The entire department is friendly and the appointment moves like clockwork.
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Apr-2026
Dr Ringeisen is an energetic, busy doctor, loved by his patients. He is happy to explain my pictures and exams and he is gentle and kind. I am very happy to be a patient at SPEC and a patient of Dr Ringeisen.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2026
Dr. Ringeisen is very knowledgeable, professional, and personal. He also takes time to listen to you. I have been his patient since June, 2020, for treatment of macular degeneration. The staff at the clinic is also very friendly and helpful. I have recommended him to others and they have been grateful.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2026
Dr Ringeisen has has been amazing. It has been a long 7 months in battling to save my vision in my right eye. He and his staff have been so kind and compassionate during this time. He explains everything thoroughly and does not rush through anything. I am very thankful to him and his team. Hopefully this surgery in March will bring things to a successful end.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2026
Dr Ringeisen is very knowledgeable and an excellent doctor. He is conscientious and really cares about his patients. He made me feel confident about having retina surgery when initially I was terrified.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2026
The staff at the St Paul Retina Eye clinic are very friendly and helpful for first time clients. I felt very comfortable and welcomed. Dr Ringeisen is confident, warm and friendly and very professional. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed in an anxious inknown. He explained my test photos and told me step by step what to expect. I feel very good about recommending them.Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2026
Dr. Ringeisen was very friendly, and explained everything so that I could understand what was going on with my eyes. Everyone from the receptionist at the front desk to all the technicians were very friendly and made me feel comfortable.
rater8 Verified Patient
Jan-2026
I want to commend the people at the clinic for their help getting my mother through her appointment on Monday. She had a problem with her oxygen tank and they rushed her through so we could get her back to the nursing home. Thank you very much for that. We appreciate it!rater8 Verified Patient
Jan-2026
I feel extremely confident with Dr. Alex. This is all so new & actually scary, but I feel a great professional and confident advice from him. I actually think your firm is extremely lucky to have him as your employee!!Patient Submitted Review
Jan-2026
Dr. Ringeisen treats my wife. His friendly nature thoroughly complements his professionalism and expertise. He succeeded very quickly in putting her mind at ease by explaining her condition and his proposed treatment so well. An excellent doctor supported by excellent staff.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2025
Everyone from the receptionist at the front desk, Melissa to Kerrigan who helped me out and Megan and Sarah and Erica and Ben and of course Alex and usually Chris, but he had the day off. They’re all great and they do a wonderful job and I thank them very much.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2025
Doctor Ringeisen is very knowledgeable and has a good bedside manner. Everything was explained very well and he answered all questions. He was calm and I sensed no rush from him to move on to another patient. Would highly recommend him to my family and friends!Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2025
Dr. Ringeisen and every member of his Medical Team are exceptionally caring and professional in all that they do, as they provide great medical assistance, guidance and comfort to those of us, who struggle (and worry) with and about our vision. I am so very grateful for all that you do for me and my Wife. Thank you all for all you do!!Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2025
Dr. R Is an amazing eye Doctor. Kind and thoughtful of his patients. Very knowledgeable in his expertise. I consider myself very lucky to have my sight in his cate. I would recommend his care to anyone searching for a Retinologist.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2025
How do you thank somebody who saved the vision in one of your eyes? Dr. Ringeisen was GREAT from start to finish. I suffered a detached retina. He stayed late to see me on the day it was diagnosed, then he got me in to surgery at 6 AM the next morning. I feel very fortunate to be another of his successful patients.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2025
I went to Dr Ringeisen because I needed a second opinion on my eye situation and I am so glad I did. Despite having a small complication with my procedure I felt totally at ease with the explanation Dr Ringeisen gave me. His willingness to walk me through everything and answer all my questions gave me confidence that the end result would be exactly what he had hope it would be. My eye is great and I'm so happy for that. Dr Ringeisen impressed me on my first visit with his willingness to actually explain what my eye was doing and what he could do to correct it. He is backed up with a terrific staff. Everyone is so knowledgeable, nice and helpful.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2025
Dr. Ringeisin is so good with my 90 year old mom. She has been going to him for a few years. He is very thorough and he makes sure to answer any questions my mom may have. I would recommend Dr Ringeisin and the great teamhe surrounds himself with.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2025
Excellent at his work! He saved my vision after a retinal detachment. I liked his confidence & pace.I am grateful for a positive outcome! Would recommend to all of my family & friends here in MN & SD!Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2025
I found Alex to be very through in my experience with him , he took time to explain all steps of the process in coding my option ias to whether I wanted to continue with the other or if I wanted to just leave my eye problem as is I liked the fact he did not sugar coat anything and gave me the options nd left the choice up to mePatient Submitted Review
Jun-2025
This doctor is excellent! He is very thorough, professional, and very interested in his patients. He had difficult news to share concerning my condition, but he laid out the options in the most positive but direct manner for me to understand and move forward with my life.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2025
Have been seeing Dr. Ringeisen for over two years. He is very professional and thorough in his field of retina specialty. His explanations are presented so I can understand the treatments he performs. He insures he has answered my questions or concerns. I leave my appointments feeling very comfortable.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2025
So impressed with his expertise, compassion and partnership in my care. He made sure I understood my diagnosis and options for treatment, and spent the time it took to make sure all my questions were answered. Great experience!rater8 Verified Patient
May-2025
Alex has been treating my myopic wet macular degeneration for over 2 1/2 years. He is extremely knowledgeable in his sub specialty. I have multiple complicated health factors to consider, and he has not ever hesitated to consult with others about emerging treatments and the best options for me.Patient Submitted Review
May-2025
Dr Ringeisen is an extremely supportive caring doctor. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge and candor. He detected a detached retina, encouraged surgery as soon as possible, and quite saved my vision! During surgery he found yet another detached retina area and repaired that as well. I surely will recommend him to my family and friends! Exceptional specialist/surgeon!Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2025
Dr. Ringeisen and supporting staff are all very professional, well informed, and take time to answer questions. And as important, they are all very nice people. It's a joy to visit St. Paul Eye Clinic.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dr. Ringeisen was really friendly and easy to talk to. He asked questions to ensure a holistic approach and explained everything using plain language and images. At the end of the visit, he made sure all my questions and concerns were answered. I would recommend Dr. Ringeisen because of his good character and skill as a doctor.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
Dr. Ringeisen was wonderful! I was so nervous about my appointment, but he and his staff put me at ease and made the appointment so comfortable for me. They all explained each procedure in the appointment. Dr. Ringeisen was very thorough and so kind. I am so happy that I have him as a my doctor and will be able to continue to see him for future appointments.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2025
I had a life-changing eye injury, and doctor Ringeisen Was very professional and very knowledgeable. Was great at explaining what to expect And was very committed to produce the very best outcome. Highly recommendPatient Submitted Review
Jan-2025
I was very impressed with Dr. Ringeisen. He explained my eye condition in terms I could understand. He seemed very confident in his diagnoses and treatment and gave me options to decide what I wanted to do next as far as treatments. I like the environment and his assistant was very helpful.
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Dec-2024
Great testing and exams to work out a solid plan of action. Nice, competent staff. Scheduler for surgery was well prepared. Caring, knew her stuff. Doctor presented plan and surgical procedure. Very confident and knowledgeable. Helped stress my needs and address my concerns. Wonderful.Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2024
I and my Wife are very much impressed with Dr. Ringeisen. In our first visit with him, we found him to be very personable, friendly and down-to-earth in his interactions with us and in his thorough, but very understandable, explanation of my visual condition and treatment. He and his entire staff made our visit with him---and them---very easy and comfortable, as they took away any of our anxiety with their very friendly and professional manner.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2024
Dr. Ringeisen was very kind and reassuring. He clearly explained what was wrong with my eye and how he would repair the damage. He did an amazing job reattaching my retina and at my follow-up visit today I officially “graduated”. My eye is back to normal😁 and I’m very pleased! Dr. Ringeisen is the best and I highly recommend him.Patient Submitted Review
Sep-2024
St. Paul eye clinic and Dr. Ringeisen have been great. I've been as comfortable as I possibly can with my procedures as a diabetic. The Dr. and his team are wonderful at explaining everything and what the future plans are and goal for each visit. I'm so glad he's apart of my care team. Thank you!rater8 Verified Patient
Sep-2024
Dr Alex Ringeisen and his staff were excellent. Dr Alex thoroughly and clearly explained everything he was doing and why. And also the procedure required and why it was needed and in detail what to expect. I was so nervous but he made me feel comfortable and as relaxed as I could be.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2024
Dr. Ringeisen went above and beyond to treat my father’s macular degeneration. He and his staff rearranged their schedule to quickly treat his condition before it could worsen. Dr. Ringeisen proved he is a patient first kind of doctor.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2024
Dr Ringeisen is an awesome Retinal Specialist very thorough explained the procedure that I would have pros and con recovery always asking if I had questions The surgery staff was excellent friendly professional would recommend them I felt very safe and comfortable My outcome was great nice to see clear again Thank You Dr Ringeisen!Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
Dr. Alex Ringeisen was excellent! He dropped in as he walked down the hall to tell us we would be next. His bedside manner was on point, politely inquiring who (my spouse) accompanied me before discussing my information. He explained all the findings, discussed the the risks associated therewith and what outcomes to expect with intervention and what to avoid. Brief as it was I would highly recommend Dr. Ringeisen.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
I suffered with a large floater in one eye for quite some time. Dr. Ringeisen did a vitrectomy and it solved the problem. The procedure was quick and painless. Recovery pain was minimal. So happy I can see clearly again. Dr. Ringeisen is very knowledgeable, personable and has a great bedside manner. I'm happy to recommend him as an eye/retinal specialist and surgeon.rater8 Verified Patient
Jun-2024
Outstanding physician that accurately diagnosed an otherwise hidden condition, then treated it ASAP! Now, vision is restored! Fantastic personality, impressive intelligence, and champion for his patients.Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2024
I highly recommend Dr. Ringeisen! He is very professional, friendly, and thorough. An excellent retina specialist. He was able to diagnose and repair my retinal tear with a simple office procedure. He explained my eye problem and answered my questions without making me feel that he was in a hurry to get to another patient. He is 5 stars!Patient Submitted Review
May-2024
Comprehensive measures by optical technicians pre-examination; HIPPA compliant behavior by all staff. Complete and clear communications with provider with all questions addressed and treatment plan agreed upon.rater8 Verified Patient
May-2024
I had heard very good things about Dr Alex as a retina specialist and pleased to learn they’re all true. I was also glad to discover he’s very personable and open to concerns/questions one might have about their condition.rater8 Verified Patient
May-2024
Picked up the pertinent details of my situation very quickly; displayed knowledge in the areas related to my condition and issues, Very personable and friendly. Efficient. Treated staff respectfully.Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2024
Dr Ringeisen was thoughtful and got right to the issues addressing my eye health needs. After four previous appointments with different health care providers, he was able to quickly diagnose the issue and prescribe a treatment strategy.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Dr. Ringeisen took extra time to reconcile what I was telling him about my vision with my scans and explain his findings in a user friendly way. He was careful not minimize my situation or over treat.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2024
Dr Ringeisen is an outstanding physician. He provides exceptional services for my eye condition. Keeps you informed about your condition and lays out your options in understandable medical terminology.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2024
Dr Ringeisen has always been polite, friendly and informative …able to answer all my questions before beginning my treatment with injections. His reassurance about my condition is also very much appreciated.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2024
First of all I want to say that The St. Paul Eye Clinic is the most well organized and on time clinic I have ever attended. Dr. Ringeisen's concern and care for his patients is outstanding. He took away all my fears of the treatment for my AMD. Thankyou.rater8 Verified Patient
Feb-2024
Dr. Ringeisen is thoughtful, professional, and very informative. I regularly get injections in my left eye, and he and his staff do all that they can to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I appreciate that he’s up-to-date on clinical trials, and that the Clinic is willing to go to bat for the patient to fight for coverage for specific treatments.Patient Submitted Review
Dec-2023
Dr. Ringeisen is awesome! He is polite, respectful and always has a smile on his face (at least what I have seen the two times I been there) he explained everything that was wrong with my eyes, when giving me the shots he made me feel comfortable letting me know it wouldn't hurt which was nice! I definitely recommend.Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2023
Dr. Ringeisen was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions I had. I didn’t feel rushed and was very comfortable that I was in good hands! I’d highly recommend him and St. Paul Eye Clinic. Friendly staff. Thanks for a very positive, reassuring experience!Patient Submitted Review
Nov-2023
Dr. Ringeisen makes you feel that you are in good hands from the moment you meet him. He has an exudes confidence but not arrogance. He is friendly, efficient, and explains things thoroughly. I definitely recommend him for any retinal surgery.Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2023
The experience of a retinal tear is overwhelming. Dr. Ringheisen and his team took great care of my eye and me. All procedures explained, options, and expected outcomes. Professional, caring, and patient with anxiety. Thanks so much!Patient Submitted Review
Oct-2023
This young man is everything you want in a Dr. that treats AMD. When I was diagnosed I was terrified. But he guided me through the inital gut-punch and what we (and I do mean "We") will do from this point on. I am no longer afraid and am grateful for his patience, guidance and cheerful personality.Patient Submitted Review
Aug-2023
It was an excellent experience. The staff was very friendly and efficient as they ran several tests prior to seeing the doctor. The doctor viewed the results of the tests, visually studied my eye with the machine and communicated that progress had been made. He changed my meds, answered my questions and we agreed on the next appointment date. Very friendly, very thorough, instilled confidence and very efficient. In and out in less than 1 hour. I appreciate the good service and care.Patient Submitted Review
Jul-2023
Dr. Alexander Ringeisen did a fantastic job finding the proper diagnosis for my eyes.He listens to his patients and was able to explain with great detail what was wrong with my eyes. Dr. Ringeisen expedited the treatment process for me as well. He genuinely cares about about his patients overall health and wellness. I’d highly recommend him for all your ophthalmology needs. •5/5 Stars•Patient Submitted Review
Jun-2023
The entire team was highly professional, caring, and unquestionably competent. I appreciate the care and the use of state of the art technologies. This was my first visit but I will continue to work with St Paul Eye Clinic going forward.Patient Submitted Review
May-2023
Dr. Ringeisen was completely professional, efficient, and extremely patient with me and my condition. He explained everything to me in a language I could understand. He answered any and all questions that I had during my appointment session. Great job!Patient Submitted Review
May-2023
Everyone that I encountered, from check in to exiting was very helpful and friendly. Dr Ringeisen carefully explained my care options and made sure that I understood our next steps. Highly recommended!Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2023
Dr Ringeisen and his associates, especially Jaime, have made a difficult situation for me so much easier. They answer numerous questions and sometimes answer them before I even get around to asking them. They put you at ease and I appreciate that. They are positive. They are confident. They care about you as an individual. I relied on my eyes so much as an arborist. A tough environment for one's eyes. I now feel relieved my eyes are in good care.rater8 Verified Patient
Apr-2023
I have been pleasantly impressed with Dr Ringeisen and his associates, particularly Jaime. Everyone really. The staff at the surgery center. Thank you for answering all the questions and for your patience.Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2023
The moment he walked in, he made you feel at ease. He was friendly and approachable. He explained clearly and in great details the status of my retina situation. He made sound suggstions on follow up treatment to improve my eye sight. In my opinion, I am glad Dr. Ringeisen is my eye doctor.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2023
He explained clearly and in details what the problems were and provided suggestions for effective treatments. He is friendly and make me feel comfortable. In my opinion he is really a great eye doctor.rater8 Verified Patient
Mar-2023
Dr. Ringeisen was fantastic. I had an urgent situation and he got me in at the clinic and went above and beyond to ensure I got top notch care to preserve my vision. Very personable and even through there was a lot of things that had to move very fast he kept me informed.Patient Submitted Review
Feb-2023
Dr. Ringeisen promptly address a condition that had significantly affected the vision in my left eye. He listened closely to and addressed my concerns. He made room in his surgical schedule for the next day. One day post op, my vision was back to near normal and although there will be a period of full recovery, I am thrilled with the outcome thus far. I also observed the profound respect for Dr. Ringeisen exhibited by the nursing and other support staff. That seemed a response to the respect that he showed them. The result was a well coordinated and highly functional care team.rater8 Verified Patient
Dec-2022
I appreciate how Dr. Ringeisen explains things calmly and unhurriedly. He’s nice and patient. And he asks the patient if there are any questions for him. He is a sincerely excellent listener and my favorite doctor.rater8 Verified Patient
Nov-2022
I had a top rated eye exam, easy to talk to Dr. Who answered all my questions and really took time to address all my concerns with my eye surgery he would perform . Would highly recommend this facility to everyone.Read more
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May-2026
Dr Alexander RINGEISEN deserves 10 stars. He is so professional, answers all my questionsGives me confidence as I walk this journey with macular degeneration. Feeling. Rey fortunate that he is my doctor.