Summary

Dr. Richard Stanek is an ophthalmologist who has been caring for patients' vision needs for 47 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, building a strong foundation in comprehensive eye care. His extensive experience encompasses the full spectrum of ophthalmology, helping patients preserve and restore their sight throughout nearly five decades of practice. Dr. Stanek speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient community.

Dr. Stanek practices at several respected facilities including United Hospital, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, Phillips Eye Institute, and Osceola Medical Center, with locations in Saint Paul, Woodbury, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in treating cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, conditions that commonly affect vision as patients age. His practice includes comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye diseases. Patients consistently rate Dr. Stanek highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
  • 92 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Paul Stanek has 4 locations

Saint Paul Eye Clinic Pa

2080 WOODWINDS DR STE 230WOODBURY, MN 55125
Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

United Hospital

333 Smith Ave NSaint Paul, MN 55102

M Health Fairview Saint Josephs Hospital

45 10th St WSaint Paul, MN 55102

Phillips Eye Institute

913 E 26th StMinneapolis, MN 55404

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Dr. Richard Paul Stanek, MDDr. Morgan Leigh PansegrauDr. Larry Henry QuistDr. Richard Lyndon Lindstrom, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
47 Years of Experience 19 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, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
WOODBURY , MNMinneapolis , MNMinneapolis , MNBloomington , MN
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Paul Stanek

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Paul Stanek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Paul Stanek has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Paul Stanek 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

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL and University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1979.

NPI Number

Dr. Stanek's NPI number is 1366404063.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Stanek affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Stanek is affiliated with United Hospital, M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, Phillips Eye Institute, Phillips Eye Institute, and Osceola Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Richard Stanek speak?
Dr. Richard Stanek speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Richard Stanek accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Stanek has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Richard Stanek's office located?
Dr. Richard Stanek's office is located at 2080 WOODWINDS DR STE 230, WOODBURY, MN, 55125.
Does Dr. Richard Stanek accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Stanek accepts on their Vitals profile.

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