Olmsted Medical Center
Ophthalmology and Optometry • Rochester, MN • Since 1949
About
Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) is a nonprofit, full-service healthcare system based in Rochester, MN, serving southeastern Minnesota since 1949. Key points: - Services: Primary care, emergency/acute care, women’s health, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, wound healing, infusion therapy, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and more (over 35 specialties). Includes two multi-specialty clinics, a Level IV trauma ER, Skyway Clinic in downtown Rochester, and walk-in FastCare/Acute Care clinics. - Eye care: OMC provides comprehensive ophthalmology services for all ages, including routine eye care and more complex conditions (e.g., cataracts). - Scale: 168 clinicians and 1,300+ total staff across 20 locations; serves about 325,000 patients annually. - Facilities: Primary campus at 210 Ninth Street SE, Rochester (HQ), with additional offices in Rochester, MN. - Patient experience: Focus on convenient, quality personal care with a broad range of specialties and outpatient services. - Facts: Not-for-profit organization; founded in 1949; over 35 specialties; annual operating metrics include ~4,200 major surgeries and ~1,000 births.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology and Optometry
Address
Eye Care, Olmsted Medical Center, Rochester, MN
Phone
507.287.2711
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What age group can access eye care?
Patients ages 4 and older.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. Jeffrey Bennett): 5.0/5.0 (1)
- US News (Hospital-wide): 4/5 stars
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction regarding doctor communication and professionalism in specific instances
- Positive feedback on modern facilities and overall medical outcome success for specific treatments
- Good hospital-wide ratings for cleanliness, quietness, and staff responsiveness according to US News data
Common complaints
- Difficulty with administrative processes, such as appointment scheduling and rescheduling
- Perceived lack of empathy or poor communication from some customer service/reception staff
- Isolated negative reports regarding specific departments, such as neurology or urgent care, impacting overall perception of the institution
"In May, 2026, Dr Bennett helped me with an eye injury sustained on vacation. He was knowledgeable, thorough, thoughtful, and friendly, and answered all my questions. He also explained what we were doing as we went along. I highly recommend him."
— WebMD Care review for Dr. Jeffrey Bennett"I was scheduled in early September for a procedure that was canceled the day of the event... when I called to express my complaint... I was told by the receptionist that it wasn't her fault and that I needed to stop yelling."
— Yelp review for Olmsted Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Victoria L. Dietz, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Rochester, MN — Jun 11, 2026
- Olmsted Medical Center announces new Urgent Care location, consolidate services — Mar 22, 2026
- Olmsted Medical Center unifies walk-in services at Miracle Mile Clinic | News | kimt.com — Mar 20, 2026
- Olmsted Medical Center to combine two acute care clinics - Post Bulletin | Rochester Minnesota news, weather, sports — Mar 20, 2026
- Valeda Light Therapy for AMD | Twin Cities | Northwest Eye — May 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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