Dr. Peter Douglas Van Patten, MD

Dr. Peter Van Patten is an ophthalmologist who brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of California and completed his residency training at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego and the University of California San Diego Medical Center, with additional training in neurology at AMI Presbyterian Denver Hospital. Dr. Van Patten holds dual board certifications in both ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of eye and neurological health. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Van Patten practices at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, Minnesota, where he is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia. His expertise focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. He performs comprehensive eye exams and utilizes advanced diagnostic tools …including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.