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Dr. Timothy Ehlen, MD

Dr. Timothy Ehlen, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Ehlen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Maple Grove, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 177 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (177 reviews)

Northwest Eye Clinic (NWE)

12000 Elm Creek Blvd N Ste 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 416-7600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ehlen specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Ehlen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ehlen

4.9
177 ratings, 131 with a written review
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Chris and Dr. Ehlen were efficient, friendly, and professional. Questions answered and diagnosis explained. I was comfortable and pleased with my experience.
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
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Apr 03, 2025
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Great ophthalmologist.
Knowledgeable physician with great supporting staff. Thorough, Efficient visits providing great care for my vision.
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
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Dianne Schwartz – Mar 05, 2025
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Happy that I will have a correction on my left eye
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
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Feb 01, 2025
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He's very attentive!
The whole staff is wonderful!
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
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Amazing appointment – Dec 28, 2024
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The entire staff is always happy and eficient. Could not be any more satisfied
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 27, 2024
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Fast and Professional Exam
I got in right away from my appointment. The staff worked in a professional manner and gave me a very thorough review with their the initial work and I Was very pleased as always with my in person meeting with the doctor.
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
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Nov 09, 2024
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Sue at front desk is the best, friendly, helpful, courteous.
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
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Oct 30, 2024
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I recommend Dr. Ehlen to everyone I know.
Telehealth
All staff are very professional!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2024
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I am very likely,tomrecommend Dr. Ehlen.
I was having problems with dry eye especially in my right eye. Dr. Ehlen discovered my lower eyelid on my right eye was tipping inward and small eye lashes were irritating my eye.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 2024
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Top doctor for my eyes, always knowledgeable about
Very kind person I know he knows what he is doing
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jay Dupay – Jul 11, 2024
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Always very pleasant
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
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Jun 26, 2024
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He’s the best!!!!
Issue figured out and plan going forward. In place.
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
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Jun 21, 2024
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Very likely
Dr Ehlen took his time and explained everything very well and in a way I could understand.
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
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Jun 21, 2024
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Definitely will
Explained treatment in understandable terms.
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
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Jun 19, 2024
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Dr. Ellen was very thorough. I only wish I could have had all services taken care of at once. I have to now go to the Golden Valley clinic to get further measurements because I have had Lasik in the past.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 18, 2024
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Great doctor
Very friendly, interested in what I had to say. Explained procedures and made me feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
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
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Polly123 – Apr 16, 2024
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Very
On time, very professional, explained everything very well, left with a very confident feeling with concern for my eyesight.
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
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Glenn D. Krupp – Apr 13, 2024
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Excellent and experienced DR
Cleanness and very comfortable and convenient Dr office!
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
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Mar 14, 2024
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Personable. Confident. Helpful.
This was my first appointment and I was very impressed with the entire staff. Everyone including Dr. Ehlen explained everything that was being done and listened to my needs. The front desk was extremely helpful and friendly. The gentlemen who examined my eyes and recorded my medical record was patient and friendly and made me feel respected and listened too. He even asked me at the end of the examination if there were any more questions that had not been answered. That made my day. At the end of the visit when I met Dr. Ehlen he was very friendly and confident and I felt that I was fortunate to be his patient just by the way he talked to me. The entire experience was perhaps the best 'doctor visit' experience ever!!!!!! I wish I could give more than 5 stars.
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
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Feb 17, 2024
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Likely
He is very thorough and explains in layman’s terms.
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
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Cathy G – Jan 26, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Medical and Surgical Eye Care utilizing excellence, compassion and state-of-the-art approaches.

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • 1998

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital

  • 1995

    Internship Hospital

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • 1988

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Northwest Eye Clinic (NWE)

Maple Grove Office12000 Elm Creek Blvd N Ste 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Wayzata Office250 Central Ave N Ste 107 Wayzata, MN 55391
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
St. Anthony Office2601 39th Ave NE # 1 Minneapolis, MN 55421
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Northwest Eye Clinic (NWE)

Golden Valley Office8501 Golden Valley Rd Ste 100 Golden Valley, MN 55427
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

    6500 Excelsior Blvd
    Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • North Memorial Health-Maple Grove Hospital

    9875 Hospital Dr
    Maple Grove, MN 55369
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St
    Minneapolis, MN 55407
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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