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7 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Peter Van Patten specializes in ophthalmology, bringing four decades of expertise to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California and completed his residency training at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego and the University of California San Diego Medical Center, where he also studied neurology. Dr. Van Patten holds dual board certifications in both ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He speaks English and has been practicing medicine for 43 years.
Dr. Van Patten practices at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, Minnesota, where he is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Van Patten highly for his care, giving him an …average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Van Patten practices at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, Minnesota, where he is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Van Patten highly for his care, giving him an …average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
- 7 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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Office Location
Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic
1101 9th St NVirginia, MN 55792 Tel: (218) 305-0000
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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| 43 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 28 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 | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: University of California | Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont | Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter Douglas Van Patten
Medical Specialties
Dr. Peter Douglas Van Patten has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Peter Douglas Van Patten has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology
American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Neurology; Ami Presby Denver Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1983
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