Dr. Benjamin J. Fogal, OD | Blaine, MN | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Benjamin Fogal is an optometrist who specializes in ophthalmology, optometry, and surgery. He provides comprehensive eye care services with expertise in both medical and surgical treatments. Dr. Fogal is multilingual and can communicate with patients in English, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Somali, and Hmong.

Dr. Fogal practices at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Blaine, Minnesota, and maintains hospital affiliations with Minneapolis Heart Institute. He treats patients with age-related macular degeneration, posterior vitreous detachment, and glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and corneal treatment, while he also performs comprehensive eye exams for routine care. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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111 Ratings
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Somali, Hmong
111 written reviews
1 award
5 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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111 Ratings with 111 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Patients consistently commend Dr. Benjamin J. Fogal for his professionalism, friendliness, and thoroughness. They appreciate his ability to communicate complex medical information in an understandable way and value his promptness and the detailed attention he provides during appointments. On the negative side, there are no notable criticisms in the dataset, highlighting a generally positive patient experience with his care.

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Dr. Fogal is an awesome doctor. Always kind and knowledgeable. I never have to wait on him. Have been going to him for about 5+ years. Wonderful!!

May 7th, 2026

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Very friendly & professional had a excellent exam. Made a appt. with Dr. Fogal for my husband

May 6th, 2026

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Dr Fogal is very thorough and explains complex situations in layman terms that I can understand. Dr Fogal is thoughtful, caring, and answers all of my questions in a meaningful, understandable way.

April 3rd, 2026

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Friendly and professional staff; on-time appointment, comfortable and clean environment. Pleasant from start to finish!

April 3rd, 2026

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As always Dr Fogal is The Best!! Very attentive to your needs, polite. extremely professional and knowledgeable...

April 2nd, 2026

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Dr. Fogel always does thorough exams and gives results. If there is a need for new or changes in medications, he does not hesitate to recommend them. He is always pleasant, courteous and professional.

March 4th, 2026

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Dr. Fogal is very professional, courteous and personable. He asks questions, listens and then offers his advice. Looking forward, no pun intended, to my next scheduled appointment.

March 2nd, 2026

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What an amazing experience. He took the time to explain everything and it was in terms I could understand. He is definitely all about the patient. I would highly recommend him.

January 30th, 2026

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I was referred for follow up exam after ER visit. Very easy to make appointment. The staff were helpful and informative.

January 27th, 2026

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My follow-up surgery appointment with Dr. Fogal went very well. He answered all my questions and explained his findings.

January 14th, 2026

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Minnesota Eye Consultants

11091 Ulysses St. NE,Suite 300 Suite 300Blaine, MN 55434

Tel: (763) 421-9410

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

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Dr. Benjamin J Fogal, OD	Dr. Chad Theodore Bogren, OD	Dr. Carly L Szafranski, OD	Dr. Brad Alan Weeks, OD
Ophthalmology	Optometry	Optometry	Optometry
Accepts New Patients
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	17 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Somali, Hmong
Blaine , MN	Saint Paul , MN	Edina , MN	Maple Grove , MN
	Med School: University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine	Med School: Illinois College Of Optometry	Med School: Umsl College Of Optometry
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Where is Dr. Benjamin Fogal's office located?: Dr. Benjamin Fogal's office is located at 11091 Ulysses St. NE,Suite 300 Suite 300, Blaine, MN, 55434.
Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Fogal affiliated with?: Dr. Benjamin Fogal is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE.
Does Dr. Benjamin Fogal accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Benjamin Fogal accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Benjamin Fogal accepting new patients?: Dr. Benjamin Fogal is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Benjamin Fogal's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Benjamin Fogal speak?: Dr. Benjamin Fogal speaks English, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Somali, and Hmong.

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