Top Ophthalmologists in Minnesota, 2026
Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every ophthalmology physician with active credentialing in Minnesota. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.
- #1OphthalmologyMinnesota, MN20+ years in practice
Mark Lobanoff, MD, practices ophthalmology in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #2OphthalmologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
Thomas Rice, MD, practices ophthalmology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #3OphthalmologyMinnesota, MN20+ years in practice
Alan Weingarden, MD, practices ophthalmology in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #4OphthalmologyMinnesota, MN20+ years in practice
Theodore Fritsche, MD, practices ophthalmology in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.
- #5OphthalmologyMinnesota, MN17+ years in practice
Alla Kelly, MD, practices ophthalmology in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2009.
- #6OphthalmologyCalifornia, CA15+ years in practice
Lilly Wagner, MD, practices ophthalmology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.
- #7OphthalmologyMinnesota, MN11+ years in practice
Justin Kuiper, MD, practices ophthalmology in Minnesota, MN. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.
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