Summary

Dr. James Hunter specializes in ophthalmology, bringing nearly five decades of experience to his practice since earning his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center, building expertise in comprehensive eye care. Dr. Hunter speaks English and has dedicated 48 years to serving patients with various vision concerns.

Dr. Hunter practices at several Twin Cities locations, including M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital in Saint Paul and Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. He also sees patients at the Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, where he maintains affiliations with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE and M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye conditions. Dr. Hunter performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve patients' vision. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Alden Hunter has 3 locations

M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital

45 10th St WSaint Paul, MN 55102

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Phillips Eye Institute

913 E 26th StMinneapolis, MN 55404

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Dr. James Alden Hunter, MDDr. Yun-Sen Ralph Chu, MDDr. Robert Stuart Warshawsky, MDDr. David Wendell Johnson, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
48 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese, English
Saint Paul , MNBloomington , MNMinneapolis , MNSaint Paul , MN
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa
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Medical Specialties

Dr. James Alden Hunter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Alden Hunter has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hennepin County Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1978

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Hunter affiliated with?
Dr. James Hunter is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, Phillips Eye Institute, and Phillips Eye Institute.

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