David R. Hardten, MD
Partner, Minnesota Eye Consultants
My specialties:
- Ophthalmology
Professional interests:
- Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Refractive Errors
Dr. Hardten is an active clinician and surgeon, with most of his time dedicated to care of patients needing surgery of the front parts of the eye. As director for Minnesota Eye Consultants’ Clinical Research Department, Dr. Hardten leads research projects surrounding the latest refractive procedures. He also serves as director of Minnesota Eye Consultants’ fellowship and optometric residency program, both of which are prestigious, year-long fellowships that train physicians in the sub-specialties of cornea and external disease, glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Educational institutions
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
- University of Minnesota
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
Current licenses and certifications
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Internships
- Bell Memorial Hospital
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Hospital
- Phillips Eye Institute
Fellowships
- University Of MN Hospital
- Phillips Eye Institute
- American College of Surgeons
Years of experience
- 31
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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