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Dr. Todd Watanabe, MD

Dr. Todd Watanabe, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Todd Watanabe, MD is an ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lakeview Hospital and United Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

1675 Beam Ave Ste 100 Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 770-1371

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watanabe 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Watanabe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watanabe

4.1

45 ratings, 34 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Anna Donnelly-Stewart – Apr 01, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Brad – May 25, 2024
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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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Parent – Nov 28, 2023
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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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Jul 21, 2023
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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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Jul 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Louise – Mar 03, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 03, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Ron Leseman – Mar 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Feb 15, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Thankful Mom – Feb 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sarah L Hilton – Feb 08, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jan 05, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ali – Nov 27, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 16, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Todd Watanabe, MD is an ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTH BAYLO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AT LOS ANGELES in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • South Baylo University School Of Oriental Medicine At Los Angeles

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office1675 Beam Ave Ste 100 Saint Paul, MN 55109
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St Paul Eye Clinic PA1093 Grand Ave Saint Paul, MN 55105
2

Practice

Office2080 Woodwinds Dr Ste 110 Saint Paul, MN 55125
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lakeview Hospital

    927 Churchill St W
    Stillwater, MN 55082
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • United Hospital

    333 Smith Ave N
    Saint Paul, MN 55102
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Children's Minnesota-Minneapolis

    2525 Chicago Ave
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
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