James A. Hunter, MD
My specialties:
- Ophthalmology
Professional interests:
- Eye diseases
- Glaucoma
- Laser eye surgery
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetes
- Cataract Extraction
I am a board-certified ophthalmologist. My professional interests include diabetes, cataract surgery, glaucoma, laser treatment and macular degeneration.
Personal interests: Biking, golf, photography.
Practice philosophy: My primary objective is to provide the highest quality care to my patients while maintaining a relaxed "tender loving care" atmosphere, both in the clinic and the operating room. To that end, I will strive to make sure that all of my patients feel cared for as individuals and not just disease entities.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Ophthalmology
Personal interests
- Biking
- Golf
- Photography
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
- Minnesota Medial Association
- Twin Cities Medical Society
Current licenses and certifications
- Board-Certified, Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Internships
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 42
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Phillips Eye Institute
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