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Dr. Timothy Gess is an ophthalmologist with extensive experience in eye care, bringing 54 years of expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Fairview University Medical Center. This comprehensive training foundation has prepared him to address a wide range of vision-related conditions throughout his distinguished career.
Dr. Gess practices at Vance Thompson Vision in Alexandria, Minnesota, where he focuses on treating serious retinal conditions including retinal detachment and cataracts. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as optical coherence tomography for detailed eye imaging and anti-VEGF treatment for various retinal disorders. He also specializes in managing traction retinal detachment, a complex condition that requires specialized surgical intervention.
Dr. Gess practices at Vance Thompson Vision in Alexandria, Minnesota, where he focuses on treating serious retinal conditions including retinal detachment and cataracts. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as optical coherence tomography for detailed eye imaging and anti-VEGF treatment for various retinal disorders. He also specializes in managing traction retinal detachment, a complex condition that requires specialized surgical intervention.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 54 years of experience
- 6 insurance plans accepted
- Fairview University Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Vance Thompson Vision
1501 Hawthorne StAlexandria, MN 56308 Tel: (320) 314-4954
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 54 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Alexandria , MN | Alexandria , MN | Sioux Falls , SD | Alexandria , MN |
| Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Timothy Lowell Gess
Medical Specialties
Dr. Timothy Lowell Gess has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Timothy Lowell Gess has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
54 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Fairview University Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1972
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