Overview
As an ophthalmologist, my special interests include surgery of the eyelids, removal and repair of eyelid cancers, and treatment of tear duct problems. I love making individual connections with patients, and I make it a point to bring both expertise and compassionate care to every appointment.
Dr. Rakes is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct.
Dr. Rakes is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Rakes is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3900 Park, Nicollet, MN 55416
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven M. Rakes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven M. Rakes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven M. Rakes by calling their office at 952-993-3150. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven M. Rakes a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven M. Rakes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ptosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Steven M. Rakes specialize in?
While Dr. Steven M. Rakes is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Entropion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Steven M. Rakes accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven M. Rakes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-993-3150 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Rakes isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Rakes isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Rakes isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Rakes isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- EntropionDr. Rakes isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Rakes isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.