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Thomas Strinden, MD, Ophthalmology, Fargo, ND, Essentia Health Fargo

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Ophthalmology Fargo, ND

Cataract Related

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Summary

  • Tom Strinden received his M.D. degree from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in Grand Forks, ND, in 1988. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and has had an eye surgical practice in Fargo since 1995.

    Dr. Strinden has performed over 15,000 major eye surgeries. He began performing LASIK in 1998 and implanting multifocal implants in 1999.

    Dr. Strinden’s practice emphasis is refractive and cataract surgery but he also offers a range of services related to general ophthalmology. He is an associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He does a yearly medical mission trip to Honduras.

    He and his wife, Michelle, have four children and reside in Fargo. He is active in his church and enjoys outdoor activities with his kids such as hunting and fishing. He also serves on the FCA hockey National Board.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
  • MeritCare Medical Center
    MeritCare Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1988 - 1989
  • University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1992 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1989 - 1997
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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