
Vincent Raul Vann Jr. MD PhD
Retinal Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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6099 Wayzata BlvdSuite 130Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone+1 763-550-1002
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Summary
- Dr. Vann attended Harvard University and graduated with a bachelors degree in Biochemical Sciences. He received his MD/ PhD degrees from The University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He obtained his PhD degree in Microbiology and Immunology specializing in the field of Virology. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery was done at Retina and Vitreous of Texas in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Vann has authored numerous research papers and has served as an investigator for many retinal clinical trials. He has a keen interest in teaching, and in continuing to improve the success and delivery of treatments for blinding retinal disorders. He is an experienced vitreoretinal surgeon with expertise in managing Complex Retinal Detachments, Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vein Occlusions, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Holes, and Macular Degeneration. Dr Vann practiced in south Texas for many years. In 2025, Dr. Vann relocated to Minneapolis and joined Retina Consultants of Minnesota (RCM).
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
- University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 1998 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1996 - 2005
- PA State Medical License 1994 - 1995
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 31 citationsIncidence, risk factors, and timing of elevated intraocular pressure after intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection for macular edema secondary to retinal vein o...Ahmad A. Aref, Ingrid U. Scott, Neal Oden, Michael S. Ip, Barbara A Blodi
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2015-09-01 - 178 citationsVitrectomy outcomes in eyes with diabetic macular edema and vitreomacular traction.Julia A. Haller, Haijing Qin, Rajendra S. Apte, Roy Beck, Neil M. Bressler
Ophthalmology. 2010-03-17 - 37 citationsSCORE Study Report 7: incidence of intravitreal silicone oil droplets associated with staked-on vs luer cone syringe design.Ingrid U. Scott, Neal Oden, Paul C. VanVeldhuisen, Michael S. Ip, Barbara A Blodi
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009-11-01
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- Fellow
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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