Dr. Tara Barth, OD | Bloomington, MN | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Tara Barth is an optometrist who specializes in ophthalmology and surgery. She provides comprehensive eye care with expertise in both medical and surgical treatments for a wide range of vision conditions. Dr. Barth is fluent in English, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Hmong, and Somali, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Barth practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Bloomington, Minnesota, and Southwest Eye Care in New Prague, Minnesota, with hospital affiliations at Minneapolis Heart Institute. She focuses on treating conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, posterior vitreous detachment, and myopia. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, and she also performs cosmetic treatments like Botox and Jeuveau injections. Patients consistently rate Dr. Barth highly, giving her an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for her quality care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.9

66 Ratings
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Hmong, Somali
66 written reviews
1 award
4 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.9

66 Ratings with 66 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 26 Minutes

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Patients consistently praise Dr. Tara Rae Barth for her friendly demeanor, professionalism, and thoroughness. They appreciate her ability to listen, explain medical conditions clearly, and provide knowledgeable care, making them feel at ease and well-informed about their eye health. However, some patients express dissatisfaction with the long wait times at the clinic, noting that this can detract from the overall positive experience of their visits. Despite this concern, the high level of trust and confidence in Dr. Barth's expertise and compassionate care remains evident in the overall feedback.

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Friendly, professional.

May 27th, 2026

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Dr. Barth is fantastic. She is quick, but knowledgable and thorough, and takes the time to answer any questions I have. She is very popular, though, so it can be tough to schedule an appointment with her.

April 22nd, 2026

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She’s incredible! Very professional and right up front about my eyes progress. Very happy!! I highly recommend her!!

April 15th, 2026

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I was randomly scheduled with Dr. Barth several years ago when I needed to find a new eye doctor to deal with my keratoconus, which requires someone with experience in that condition. She is just a gem of a doctor. She listens, is empathetic, and does a great job of explaining things. She's a real professional!

February 26th, 2026

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I have gone to Dr Barth for quite a few years and always request her for my annual eye exams. She is very Knowledgeable and friendly. She makes you feel completely at ease .

January 23rd, 2026

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Dr. Tara Barth was especially kind, completely thorough and expressed concern for my needs. She put me at ease immediately as she was somewhat shocked by medication I was allowed to take home from a previous provider. Even with multiple chronic eye conditions, her attentiveness ensured me that my eyes were in good hands.

December 22nd, 2025

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I was squeezed in on short notice as an emergency appt. This clinic does that as many eye issues need to be looked at ASAP. That is why sometimes there is a wait. But wouldn't you want to be seen too in an emergency? Dr. Barth was very friendly, thorough and had a good grasp on my issues. She also was very careful and wanted to see me again in 5 days and found another way to squeeze me in. I could tell she read through all my past eye problems with other various doctors. I really trust Dr. Barth, and her knowledge is very apparent. So far, my treatment plan is working.

November 19th, 2025

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My appointment was short, but I didn’t feel rushed. Dr Barth answered my questions. She is so pleasant! I always request her.

October 17th, 2025

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Dr. Barth is friendly, knowledgeable and good listener. She is pay close attention to her patient’s concerns and responses with detailed answers.

October 17th, 2025

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She answered my concerns and offered helpful information.

September 13th, 2025

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Minnesota Eye Consultants

9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200Bloomington, MN 55431

Tel: (952) 888-5800

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Southwest Eye Care

209 Chalupsky Ave SENew Prague, MN 56071

Tel: (952) 758-7337

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Tara Barth, OD	Dr. George Creighton Hottinger, MD	Dr. Arthur Nguyen	Dr. Sanjay Dhawan
Ophthalmology	Colorectal Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Neurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.9 (66 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	72 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Hmong, Somali
Bloomington , MN	St. Paul , MN	Omaha , NE	MINNEAPOLIS , MN
	Med School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: University College Of Medical Sciences And Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
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Where is Dr. Tara Barth's office located?: Dr. Tara Barth's office is located at 9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, Bloomington, MN, 55431.
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