Dr. Folden is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, LASIK, and refractive lens implant surgery, with more than 20,000 procedures performed. An early adopter of femtosecond-laser cataract surgery, he is among the most experienced laser cataract surgeons in Minnesota and helped introduce the Light Adjustable Lens to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Credentials
Education & Training
Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Undergraduate, B.S. Biology (Magna Cum Laude)
University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Hennepin County Medical Center
Internship
University of Minnesota
Ophthalmology Residency
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards & Recognition
Top Doctor, Mpls.St. Paul Magazine, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top Doctor, Minnesota Monthly, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Rising Star, Mpls.St. Paul Magazine, 2015, 2016, 2017
Top Cataract Surgeon, Sightpath Medical, 2013
Best Cataract Surgeons in America, BCA, 2022, 2023
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.9150 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "David V. Folden, MD" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
- Response from the ownerThanks for the great review!
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Dr. Folden set my mind are ease that waiting until I’m 90 days post-op is the best option in order for the corrective treatment called YAG.
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I felt very confident in Dr. Folden concerning my upcoming surgery. He informed me clearly about my condition and what to expect from it!
Dr. Folden and staff are the best!
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Good guy. He knew what I was talking about when I stated I have walleye vision.
Very organized and thorough. Very helpful in explaining everything. I felt I was in very good hands.
