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Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD
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Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, MN.
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Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Duluth, MN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, MN.

About

Dr. Ahrens graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus.Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, MN and has 17 years experience. Dr. Ahrens currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and Fairview Range Medical Center. Dr. Ahrens has experience treating conditions like Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Nearsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahrens received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Ahrens' office accepts new patients. Dr. Ahrens is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Dry Eyes
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Accommodation Disorders
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Eyelid Disorders
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Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
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Chalazion
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
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Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Behçet's Disease
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
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Nodular Episcleritis
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
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Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • $20 Copay $500 Deductible Plan HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Medica
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • PreferredOne
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • HealthEOS PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Ucare
  • Security Health Plan (SHP)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 Aspirus St Lukes Hermantown Clinic
    4190 Loberg Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
  2. 2 Office
    920 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 55805
  3. 3 Barons Pharmacy
    1120 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Fairview Range Medical Center
    750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN 55746

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Dec 20, 2023
Good bedside manner. Very professional, compassionate and knowledgable.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • William Beaumont Hospital
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahrens' profile.

Dr. Ahrens frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Nearsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and Fairview Range Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Ahrens, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    915 E 1st St, Duluth, MN

  • Fairview Range Medical Center

    750 E 34th St, Hibbing, MN