Summary

Dr. Elisabeth Aponte is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in glaucoma and cataract treatment. She earned her medical degree from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed her residency training at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. With 17 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Aponte brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Aponte maintains hospital affiliations with Essentia Health Duluth, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center, and Essentia Health Saint Marys Hospital Superior. Her practice locations span across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including Superior, Duluth, Hibbing, Ashland, and Virginia. She focuses on treating patients with glaucoma and cataracts, conditions that can significantly impact vision quality. Her surgical expertise includes performing cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and goniotomy procedures to help restore and preserve her patients' sight.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Elisabeth Petit-Fond Aponte has 5 locations

Essentia Health Saint Marys Hospital Superior

3500 Tower AveSuperior, WI 54880

Essentia Health Duluth

502 E 2nd StDuluth, MN 55805

Lifeview Glaucoma Center

4106 9th Ave WHibbing, MN 55746

Tamarack Health Ophthalmology

1615 Maple LnAshland, WI 54806
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Northwoods Surgery Center

502 N 6th AveVirginia, MN 55792
Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Elisabeth Petit-Fond Aponte, MDDr. David F Williams, MDDr. Jeffrey Ross Weis, MDDr. Herbert Lee Cantrill, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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17 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Superior , WIMinneapolis , MNHermantown , MNMinneapolis , MN
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Elisabeth Petit-Fond Aponte has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elisabeth Petit-Fond Aponte has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Dr. Elisabeth Petit-Fond Aponte holds an expired medical license in the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Medical School

Graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine in 2009.

NPI Number

Dr. Aponte's NPI number is 1871725986.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Elisabeth Aponte's office located?
Dr. Elisabeth Aponte's office is located at 3500 Tower Ave, Superior, WI, 54880.
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Dr. Elisabeth Aponte speaks English.
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