Summary

Dr. Geoffrey Tufty specializes in ophthalmology, bringing 37 years of dedicated experience to eye care. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency training at University Hospital Health System. Dr. Tufty speaks English and has built his career helping patients maintain and restore their vision.

Dr. Tufty practices at Sanford Bemidji Eye Center & Optical in Bemidji, Minnesota, and maintains his affiliation with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. He focuses on treating common eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and presbyopia. His practice includes comprehensive eye exams, cataract evaluations, and specialized care for diabetic eye disease.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 37 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Sanford Bemidji Eye Center & Optical

1611 Anne St NWBemidji, MN 56601
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

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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37 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 7 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
Bemidji , MNFargo , NDBemidji , MNBemidji , MN
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: Oakland University William Beaumont School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Geoffrey Tufty

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Sanford Health Plan - Medicare
  • UCare
  • UCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Geoffrey Tufty has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Geoffrey Tufty has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Geoffrey Tufty 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

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Geoffrey Tufty's NPI number is 1710024435.

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Geoffrey Tufty is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.
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Geoffrey Tufty speaks English.

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