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Dr. Alyson Blakstad, OD

Dr. Alyson Blakstad, OD

Optometry

Dr. Alyson Blakstad, OD is an optometrist in Hopkins, MN. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 87 reviews 5 Star Rating (87 reviews)

Practice

10709 Wayzata Blvd Hopkins, MN 55305
Telehealth available
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87 ratings, 66 with a written review
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Top Notch, Client For Years
Precise, good communication skills. Was referred to Dr. Blakstad by a neighbor while drinking beer in his garage. Cannot go wrong with a fellow male making a recommendation there!
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 15, 2025
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She’s great!
Dr Blakstad is thorough and answers any questions I have. I appreciate her professionalism.
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 04, 2025
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She answered all my questions re: macular degeneration completely. She never appears rushed or preoccupied when examine my eyes:
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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Mary Dolan – Mar 19, 2025
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Best eye doctor ever
Always listens, very thorough, complete just in her care
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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Pennyag – Feb 24, 2025
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Dr. Blakstad, is a very caring and kind professional! She makes you feel at ease and yet gets straight to her work. I would definitely recommend her to my friends!
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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Patricia Blough – Feb 22, 2025
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Very caring insightful and compassionate
Careful caring questions and anwers 100% engaged
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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RodgerFinke – Feb 21, 2025
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very thorough exam
Lots of testing of my eye, thorough explanations and answers to my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dave – Feb 21, 2025
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Great experience
Dr Blackstad was thorough, professional, friendly and efficient.
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 21, 2025
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Dr blackstead
I think Dr. BLACKSTEAD IS THE BEST!!!
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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Harriett Rochlin – Jan 18, 2025
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Dr. Blakstad knew exactly what was going on. Highly recommend to others.
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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Jan 08, 2025
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She listens
Excellent 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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Dec 04, 2024
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Very thorough with the eye examination.
Concern for my well being and extra time was given for verification of symptons.
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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SAC – Nov 18, 2024
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This visit went like clockwork and was over quickly. I have grown accustomed to delays at MNEye; lots of people have chosen the firm because the high quality of care they receive, making it inevitable that there will be intervals of waiting during a visit. As usual, the techs were well-trained and did their examinations competently. Also as usual, my visit with Dr. Blakstad went extremely well, as she is both highly skilled and very caring of her patients.
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
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Went well as always, great staff and Dr Blakstad is the best
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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She was helpful friendlyeffeiient,and
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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Gwen mckernan – Oct 27, 2024
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Always a great experience with Dr Blakstad. Doesn’t rush you out. Explains everything that you can understand and always asks if you have any questions.
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
No results
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Oct 18, 2024
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Excellent care and addressing my concerns
I saw Dr. Blakstad for my post-op cataract surgery. I had some concerns about the lens I had chosen. She discussed options, and even fitted me with a temporary contact to try something out before my second eye surgery. I felt heard, understood and Dr Blakstad took the time to make sure I understood how we could resolve the situation and alleviate my fears. Awesome 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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Patrice St Cyr – Oct 16, 2024
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Very personable and informative
Dr Blakstad was very professional and answered any questions we asked and explained it thoroughly.
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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Sep 17, 2024
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Friendly. Open to questions. Positive.
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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Sep 16, 2024
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Dr. Blakstad was very thorough and she communicated her findings and recommendations very clearly and succintly and then she solicited any questions without any feeling that she was rushed..
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
No results
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Aug 30, 2024
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Dr. Alyson Blakstad, OD is an optometrist in Hopkins, MN. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Optometry

  • Va Medical Center In Huntington, West Virginia

    Residency Hospital
  • Illinois College Of Optometry

    Medical School
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    Practice

    Office10709 Wayzata Blvd Hopkins, MN 55305
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    Office9801 DuPont Ave S Ste 425 Minneapolis, MN 55431
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