Summary

Dr. John Beretska is an ophthalmologist and surgeon who specializes in comprehensive eye care and surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in 1991. Dr. Beretska then pursued his residency at the prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, finishing in 1994, followed by a fellowship at the Lindstrom Samuelson and Hardten Phillips Eye Institute in 1996. With 36 years of experience in ophthalmology, he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Beretska practices at Northwest Eye in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and maintains hospital privileges at Regency Hospital of Minneapolis. He focuses on treating conditions such as amblyopia, cataracts, and dacryostenosis. His surgical expertise includes performing cataract surgery, blepharoplasty, and BOTOX procedures. Patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 36 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lindstrom Samuelson and Hardten Phillips Eye Institute
  • 30 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 4 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Northwest Eye

8501 Golden Valley Rd Ste 100Golden Valley, MN 55427
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: The John Hopkins University School of Medicine Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Beretska

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Alina Medicare
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employees Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • HealthPartners/Cigna
  • HealthPartners/Cigna - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners/Cigna - Medicare
  • Humana Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medica MediCaid
  • Medica Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Preferred One/Aetna
  • UCare
  • Ucare Medicaid
  • Ucare Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Mediciad

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Beretska has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Beretska has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • General Surgeon
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Lindstrom Samuelson and Hardten Phillips Eye Institute1996

Residency

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary1994

Internship

Hennepin County Medical Center1991

Medical School

The John Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John Beretska accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Beretska has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. John Beretska speak?
Dr. John Beretska speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. John Beretska accepting new patients?
Dr. John Beretska is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Beretska's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. John Beretska accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Beretska accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Beretska affiliated with?
Dr. John Beretska is affiliated with Regency Hospital Of Minneapolis.

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