Dr. Donald A. Ristad MD

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Get to know Opthamologist Dr. Donald A. Ristad, who serves patients in Edina, Minnesota.

Dr. Ristad has been providing eye care to the Edina community for more than 20 years, specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. He currently practices with Edina Eye Clinic, an independent ophthalmology practice located in the heart of 50th and France. Their board-certified Ophthalmologists have vast experience in a wide range of services with special expertise in cataract surgery and laser vision correction.

Dr. Ristad is board-certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).  The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The organization certifies ophthalmologists who have completed an accredited ophthalmic residency training program and demonstrated the required level of knowledge, skills, and experience in ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Ristad is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ristad received his medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Thereafter, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists, like Dr. Ristad, are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Ristad has been selected as a Top Doc in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine on multiple occasions. He feels he is privileged to have developed a wonderful community of patient friends over the years.

Dr. Ristad is married and has two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys bicycling, traveling, listening to music, gardening, and oil painting.

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