The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors Near Me in Saint Paul, MN

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The 20 Best Blocked Tear Duct Doctors near Saint Paul, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Blocked Tear Duct near Saint Paul, MN. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    HealthPartners Specialty Center - Eye Care And Optical Store

    401 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Knut Eichhorn is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Eichhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Oculocerebrocutaneous Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Eichhorn is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric Nelson
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Eric Richard Nelson MD

    6405 France Ave S Ste W460, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery

    St Paul Eye Clinic PA

    2080 Woodwinds Dr, Suite 230, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Dworak is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Dworak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Dworak is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Mokhtarzadeh is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Mokhtarzadeh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7125 Tamarack Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krista Stewart is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Minnesota Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Specialists

    5201 Eden Ave Ste 170, 
    Edina, MN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Harrison is an Ophthalmologist in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Harrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1675 Beam Ave Ste 100, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Watanabe is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Watanabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Astigmatism, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Fl 9A, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisha Kamboj is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kamboj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Eye Disease, Graves Disease, Blocked Tear Duct, Eyelid Drooping, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Minnesota Surgery Center At St Mary's

    701 25th Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Areaux is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Areaux has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Esotropia, Strabismus, Ectropion, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Minnesota Surgery Center At St Mary's

    701 25th Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Culican is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Culican is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    701 25th Ave S Ste 300, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasha Strul is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Strul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Ocular Albinism, and Blepharophimosis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 110, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Strampe is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Strampe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Astigmatism, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Nearsightedness, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Associated Eye Care

    237 Radio Dr Ste 100, 
    Woodbury, MN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Schloff is a Pediatrics provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Schloff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Plastic Surgery Of Minnesota PLLC

    635 Bielenberg Dr Ste 220, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohit Dewan is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Dewan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Silbert is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Nearsightedness, Hyphema, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Eye Care Associates PA

    825 Nicollet Mall Ste 2000, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trond Stockenstrom is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stockenstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Eric Richard Nelson MD

    6405 France Ave S Ste W460, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meredith Baker is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Baker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Ophthalmology

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Lipham is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lipham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
    Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct

    Bloomington Office

    9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 200, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Melicherlarson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Melicherlarson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
    General Surgery

    Park Nicollet Eye Care And Optical Store St. Louis Park

    3900 Park Nicollet Blvd, 
    Saint Louis Park, MN 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Rakes is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Rakes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Rakes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Blocked Tear Duct?

    A blocked tear duct is a partial or complete blockage in the pathway that carries tears from the surface of the eye into the nose.

    When should I see a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Paul, MN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Paul, MN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Paul, MN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Paul, MN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Paul, MN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Saint Paul, MN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Blocked Tear Duct doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Blocked Tear Duct doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Saint Paul, MN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Blocked Tear Duct doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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