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Dr. Lance Bergstrom, MD

Dr. Lance Bergstrom, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Lance Bergstrom, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fargo, ND and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes and Essentia Health-Ada. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

2601 University Dr S Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 235-5200

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bergstrom specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bergstrom's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bergstrom

3.2
11 ratings, 8 with a written review
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30 years, 30,000 procedures
Was able to diagnose and fix the problem other doctors could not.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Most versatile surgeon in region. – Jun 05, 2024
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Best Eye Doctor in the FM
I have been seeing Dr. Bergstrom for years and he is very thorough and really cares about his patients. He is also very knowledgeable and great at answering any questions that I had. I trust him completely with my eyes and I highly recommend him to anyone for eye care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Josephine – Mar 14, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
I would go to Dr. Bergstrom in a heartbeat. Such a wonderful surgeon. He helped me everything I needed to know. I cant thank him enough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Excellant Doctor – Mar 14, 2024
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Bleph on eyelid that did not require
Dr Bergstrom petformed a bleph on both eyes while only one required it! Convinced me while sedated going into surgery. Only one congenital drooping eyelid! Approximately 10 surgies later..to try and fix his mistake. Eye tears terribly most likely the rest of my life as have dealt with this for over 15 years. Very difficult as a farmer and outdoorsman!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Bruce N Pantzke – May 26, 2022
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Go to a doc who is more confident in his/her abilities. Dr. Bergstrom said he wasn't comfortable performing LASIK on me, so I went to another provider for a second opinion and he was able to do a great job on LASIK no problem! Looking back now I'm glad he wasn't willing to, I wouldn't want to have someone operating on my eyes who isn't even confident in their own abilities!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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Dr. Bergstrom stressed me out during my appointment. I went to see about getting LASIK surgery but his nervous energy made me feel uneasy. I was planning on getting it until I walked into that appointment, I wouldn't trust my eyes to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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Dr. Bergstrom was very disrespectful and didn't seem to know what he was talking about at my visit. would not recommend
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Fargo – Dec 11, 2017
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Dr. Bergstrom diagnosed what many others in the area could not. After doing a long exam, he explained thoroughly, and referred my son to the Mayo Clinic for surgery. All respect for his diagnostic skills, as we'll as his recognizing the need for a surgeon more experienced in treating the condition. Surgeon at Mayo concurred, and my son's vision is restored.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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William B in Fargo, ND – Aug 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lance Bergstrom, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fargo, ND and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia Health...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Missouri

    Residency Hospital, 1995

  • Hennepin Co Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Steven B. Thom MD PC2601 University Dr S Fargo, ND 58103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes

    1027 Washington Ave
    Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Essentia Health-Ada

    201 9th St W
    Ada, MN 56510

  • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

    801 Broadway N
    Fargo, ND 58102
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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