Summary

Dr. Timothy Ehlen is an ophthalmologist and surgeon with 31 years of experience helping patients with vision and eye health concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Ehlen speaks English and brings over three decades of expertise to his ophthalmology practice.

Dr. Ehlen is affiliated with Regency Hospital of Minneapolis and practices at Northwest Eye in Golden Valley, Minnesota. He treats conditions such as amblyopia, blocked tear ducts, and cataracts. His surgical expertise includes eyelid surgery, BOTOX treatments, and cataract surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
  • 70 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

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Office Location

Northwest Eye - Golden Valley

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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Timothy J Ehlen, MDDr. Frederick Walter Endorf, MDDr. Gerald Paul Loushin, MDDr. Tor Christian Aasheim, MD
OphthalmologyCritical Care MedicineOphthalmologySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.7 
4.5 
31 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 26 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 Speaks English
Golden Valley , MNMinneapolis , MNMaple Grove , MNMinneapolis , MN
Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Timothy J Ehlen

  • 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

Timothy J Ehlen has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Timothy J Ehlen has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • General Surgeon
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Timothy J Ehlen holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Internship

Completed their internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1995.

NPI Number

Timothy J Ehlen's NPI number is 1184602047.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Timothy Ehlen's office located?
Timothy Ehlen's office is located at 8501 Golden Valley Rd Ste 100, Golden Valley, MN, 55427.
Which hospitals is Timothy Ehlen affiliated with?
Timothy Ehlen is affiliated with Regency Hospital Of Minneapolis.
What languages does Timothy Ehlen speak?
Timothy Ehlen speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Ehlen?
You can find contact information for Timothy Ehlen here on Vitals.
Does Timothy Ehlen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Timothy Ehlen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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