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Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD
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Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Virginia, MN.
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Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Virginia, MN
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Virginia, MN.
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Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Virginia, MN and has 41 years experience. They graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.They currently practice at Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic and are affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Dr. Van Patten has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Patten received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Van Patten is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Essentia Health Virginia Clinic
    1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792

Experience and Background Check

Visual Field Defects
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Eye Infections
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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May 14, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Virginia, MN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1983. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1991
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Patten's profile.

Dr. Van Patten frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior and Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Van Patten, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Van Patten has over 41 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

    3500 Tower Ave, Superior, WI

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

    407 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN

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