James Verkuilen, OD
My specialties:
- Optometry
Professional interests:
- General optometry
- Eye health
- Children vision
I am a board-certified doctor of optometry. My professional interests include general optometry, pediatric vision and eye health.
Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN
Best part of my work: The long-term relationship with entire families.
Why I became an optometrist: I've always enjoyed science and helping people. I grew up with bad vision. Becoming an eye doctor seemed a natural fit.
What I tell my friends and family: Make sure your kids wear sunglasses.
How I spend my free time: I enjoy biking and playing and watching soccer with my kids. We enjoy traveling--England is our favorite so far.
What patients say about me: When patients are nervous about their eye problem or even the eye exam, they say I make them feel relaxed and comfortable.
Favorite health tip: Eat green, leafy vegetables.
Practice philosophy: I work with the patient to determine the best treatment plan.
Credentials
- OD
Board-certified specialties
- Optometry
Personal interests
- Biking
- Sports
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Memberships
- American Optometric Association
Internships
- Naval Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Years of experience
- 30
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)