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Erick D. Bothun, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Cataract
  2. Graves' disease
  3. Metabolic disorders
  4. Nystagmus
  5. Strabismus
  • Pediatric cataract
  • Pediatric aphakia
  • Adult and pediatric strabismus (misaligned eyes)
  • Nystagmus
  • Metabolic disease
  1. 2003
    Fellow - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus FellowshipUniversity of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  2. 2002
    ResidencyUniversity of Minnesota
  3. 1999
    Internship - Transitional Internship Hennepin County Medical CenterUniversity of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology
  4. 1998
    MDUniversity of Minnesota
  5. 1993
    BA - PhysicsSt. Olaf College

Certifications

  1. 2004
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  2. 2020
    2020 Clarkson Quality Improvement Award American Board of Ophthalmology
  3. 2017
    Top Doctors in Twin Cities AreaTwin Cities Consumer Check Book
  4. 2016
    Sadguru Medal - Given to honor International Pediatric Ophthalmology education and care.Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya Hospital
  5. 2015
    2015 Best PosterAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. 2014
    Minnesota Monthly Health Guide - Top DoctorsMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  7. 2013
    Top 25 Physicians in the University of Minnesota Physician group with most positive patient comments in 2013 Press Ganey SurveysUniversity of Minnesota
  8. 2013
    Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
  9. 2013
    5M-3 Minnesota Lions Everyday Hero AwardMinnesota Lions Eye Bank
  10. 2012
    Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology
  11. 2012
    Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association AwardPediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association
  12. 2012
    Honor Award - American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  13. 2011
    US News and World Report Top DoctorsUS News and World Reports
  14. 2010
    Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Helen Keller Sight AwardMinnesota Lions Eye Bank
  15. 2010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine Top DoctorsMinneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
  16. 2009
    America's Top DoctorsAmerica's Top Doctors
  17. 2000
    Richard T. Olson Best Teaching Resident AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  18. 2000
    Harry Plotke AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  19. 1998
    Minnesota Medical Foundation Medical Student Achievement AwardMinnesota Medical Foundation
  20. 1997
    Reader's Digest Fellowship RecipientReader's Digest
  21. 1996
    Neal L. and Sara Gault AwardUniversity of Minnesota
  22. 1996
    Global Health Ministries ScholarshipGlobal Health Ministries
  23. 1993
    Sigma Pi Sigma: The National Honors Physics SocietySigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society)

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2021 - present
    Subcommittee MemberSurgical Quality Subcomittee, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  3. 2021 - present
    Meeting ParticipantPeds Preventive Services Committee
  4. 2020 - present
    Co-LeaderOphthalmology Telehealth Committee
  5. 2019 - present
    MemberMidwest Surgical Quality Subcommittee
  6. 2019 - present
    Member, Legislative CommitteeMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  7. 2016 - 2018
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  8. 2016 - 2018
    Physician LeadDepartment of Ophthalmology
  9. 2016 - 2020
    Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic Rochester, Surgical Quality Subcommittee
  10. 2016 - present
    Quality ChairDepartment of Ophthalmology
  11. 2016 - present
    Organizing MemberMidwest Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium
  12. 2016 - present
    Organizing Committee MemberMidwest Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium
  13. 2016 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  14. 2016 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  15. 2015 - present
    Chair, International CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  16. 2014 - 2015
    MemberPediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG)
  17. 2014 - 2016
    MemberInfant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS)
  18. 2014 - 2015
    Past PresidentMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  19. 2013 - 2014
    PresidentMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  20. 2012 - 2015
    Consultant, Public Information CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  21. 2012 - 2013
    President-ElectMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  22. 2011 - 2015
    Vice-Chair, International CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  23. 2011 - 2013
    MemberInfant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS)
  24. 2011 - 2012
    Member, Executive Committeee-ROP
  25. 2010 - 2013
    MemberInfant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS)
  26. 2010 - 2013
    MemberInfant Aphakia Treatment Study (IATS)
  27. 2010 - 2011
    SecretaryMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  28. 2009 - 2011
    Committee MemberAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  29. 2009 - 2010
    MemberPediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG)
  30. 2008 - 2017
    Board Member, Editorial BoardJournal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  31. 2008 - 2016
    Committee MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  32. 2008 - 2016
    Member, Legislative CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  33. 2008 - 2012
    Secretary, International CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  34. 2008 - 2010
    Membership ChairMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  35. 2008 - 2009
    Member, Program Planning CommitteeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  36. 2007 - 2016
    Member, International CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  37. 2007 - 2011
    Member, Public Information CommitteeAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  38. 2007 - 2008
    MemberPediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG)
  39. 2006 - 2016
    Board DirectorMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  40. 2006 - 2016
    AmbassadorMinneapolis Lions Club
  41. 2006 - present
    AmbassadorLions Club
  42. 2005 - 2006
    AdvisorMinnesota Department of Health Professional Vision Screening Committee

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