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Summary
Dr. Deborah Ristvedt is an ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and vision disorders. She earned her doctorate from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings 19 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Ristvedt communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Ristvedt practices at Vance Thompson Vision in Alexandria, Minnesota, and maintains hospital privileges at Alomere Health. She focuses on treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a perfect 5.0 average rating.
Dr. Ristvedt practices at Vance Thompson Vision in Alexandria, Minnesota, and maintains hospital privileges at Alomere Health. She focuses on treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a perfect 5.0 average rating.
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Quick Facts
- 19 years of experience
- speaks English
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Vance Thompson Vision Alexandria
2600 Jefferson 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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| Dr. Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO | Dr. Timothy Lowell Gess, MD | Dr. Brent Kramer, MD | Dr. Kent Arthur Carlson, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 19 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Alexandria , MN | Alexandria , MN | Sioux Falls , SD | Alexandria , MN |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Deborah Gess Ristvedt has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Deborah Gess Ristvedt has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
19 Years Experience
Dr. Deborah Gess Ristvedt holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007.
NPI Number
Dr. Ristvedt's NPI number is 1871881656.
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- Dr. Deborah Ristvedt is affiliated with Alomere Health.
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