Retina Consultants of Minnesota

What Retina Consultants of Minnesota does

Retina Consultants of Minnesota is a private, single-specialty ophthalmology medical practice focused on the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the retina, macula, and vitreous. The practice operates nine clinic locations across Minnesota serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metropolitan area, St. Cloud, Duluth, Mankato, and surrounding communities, and self-describes as the largest and most sophisticated full-service retina practice in a five-state region (Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota). Clinical services span retinal diagnostics and imaging, intravitreal injections (including anti-VEGF therapies such as Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis), retinal laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, and surgery including vitrectomy, scleral buckle, and retinal detachment repair. The practice also delivers sub-specialty care in pediatric retina (including retinopathy of prematurity), uveitis, ocular oncology, and inherited retinal diseases, and maintains dedicated clinical research centers in Edina, St. Louis Park, and St. Cloud providing access to investigational therapies through ongoing clinical trials.

Care is delivered by 21 Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained retina specialists supported by more than 220 clinical staff, with 24/7 on-call coverage and a stated commitment to see emergent cases within 24 hours. RCM's go-to-market is referral-led: most patients are directed to the practice by primary care physicians, optometrists, and general ophthalmologists, supported by doctor-to-doctor relationships and educational content marketing via the practice website and blog. An in-house patient advocacy team helps patients navigate insurance coverage. The practice operates as part of Retina Consultants of America, a national network of leading retinal care and research practices, and is affiliated with the VRS Foundation (VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation), which promotes research and education on retinal and macular disease.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed to insurance and patients across the diagnostic, injection, laser, and surgical service lines, with supplemental economics tied to pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trial participation. Detailed revenue figures and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed; available commentary indicates a physician-owned and managed practice operating within the RCA strategic network.

Name

Retina Consultants of Minnesota

Legal name

Retina Consultants of Minnesota

Website

https://retinamn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Retina Consultants of Minnesota is a private single-specialty ophthalmology practice operating nine clinics across Minnesota, delivering medical and surgical retinal care through 21 fellowship-trained physicians and 220+ clinical staff, with an affiliated clinical research program and membership in the Retina Consultants of America network.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology / Retinal Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Retinal disease treatment
• Ophthalmology services
• Retinal surgery
• Intravitreal injections
• Retina diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from diagnostic testing, treatments, injections, laser procedures, and surgical services for retinal conditions. Services include retina surgery (retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, scleral buckle), injections, and laser treatments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Retina Consultants of Minnesota is a private subspecialty ophthalmology practice delivering medical and surgical care for disorders of the retina, macula, and vitreous. Service lines include advanced retinal diagnostics and imaging, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, retinal laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, and vitreoretinal surgery (vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal detachment repair), supported by a clinical research program offering patients access to hundreds of clinical trials. Care is delivered across 9 clinic locations in Minnesota by 21 Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained physicians and 220+ clinical staff.

Product overview

Retina Consultants of Minnesota is a medical practice providing specialized ophthalmologic and surgical retinal care across 9 clinic locations in Minnesota. The practice offers a comprehensive range of retinal diagnostic and treatment services including advanced imaging (OCT, fluorescein angiography), surgical procedures (vitrectomy, scleral buckle, retinal detachment surgery), laser treatments, and intravitreal injections. The practice is staffed by 21 Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained retina specialists who provide sub-specialty care including pediatric retina, uveitis, oncology, and inherited retinal diseases. Services are supported by an active clinical research program with research centers in Edina, St. Louis Park, and St. Cloud offering patients access to hundreds of clinical trials. The practice operates as part of Retina Consultants of America network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VRS Foundation: VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation - promotes research and education related to retinal and macular diseases.

Products and services

• Retinal Diagnostics & Testing Advanced diagnostic imaging services (OCT, fluorescein angiography, retinal photography) used to diagnose and monitor retinal conditions; available to patients referred for retinal care across all 9 RCM clinic locations.
• Retina Surgery Surgical treatments for retinal disease including retinal detachment surgery, vitrectomy, and scleral buckle procedures, performed exclusively by Fellowship-Trained RCM surgeons.
• Intravitreal Injections Intravitreal injections for retinal conditions, including anti-VEGF medications such as Avastin, Eylea, and Lucentis for wet AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and vascular occlusions.
• Retinal Laser Treatments Retinal laser photocoagulation procedures used to seal retinal tears, destroy leaking blood vessels, and treat diabetic retinopathy and macular edema.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Treatment Medical and surgical care for age-related macular degeneration, including access to clinical trials, AREDS2 vitamin formulations, and the latest FDA-approved drug therapies.
• Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Comprehensive treatment for diabetic eye disease, including laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF injections, and vitrectomy for advanced cases.
• Retinal Tears & Detachments Treatment Surgical and laser treatments for retinal tears and detachments, including laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, scleral buckle, and vitrectomy, with 24/7 emergent access.
• Macular Hole & Epiretinal Membrane Treatment Vitrectomy surgery to treat macular holes and epiretinal membranes (macular puckers) affecting central vision.
• Vascular Occlusion Treatment Treatment for central and branch retinal vein occlusions (CRVO/BRVO) and arterial occlusions (CRAO/BRAO) using anti-VEGF injections and laser therapy.
• Clinical Trials & Research Access to hundreds of clinical trials over the past 25 years through research centers in Edina, St. Louis Park, and St. Cloud, offering patients groundbreaking treatment options.
• Pediatric Retina Care (ROP) Specialized care for retinopathy of prematurity and other pediatric retinal conditions, including laser therapy and intravitreal anti-VEGF injections.
• Uveitis Treatment
• Cryotherapy Freezing treatment used to create controlled scar tissue in the retina for treating retinal tears, tumors, and other conditions.
• Patient Portal Online portal for patients to access records, communicate with providers, and manage appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• All emergent cases seen within 24 hours within the RCM Network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Retina Consultants of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetina Consultants of Minnesota is part of Retina Consultants of America, a network of leading retinal care and research practices in the United States. Together, the practices of RCA are shaping the future of retinal care.
• American Academy of OphthalmologyminorOthersProfessional membership organization for ophthalmologists. RCM physicians maintain membership.
• American Society of Retina SpecialistsminorOthersProfessional membership organization for retina specialists. RCM physicians maintain membership.
• Minnesota Academy of OphthalmologyminorOthersState-level professional membership organization for ophthalmologists in Minnesota. RCM physicians maintain membership.
• VRS Foundation (VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe VRS Foundation promotes research and education related to retinal and macular diseases to raise awareness about retinal diseases, treatment options, and available resources. Affiliated with RCM.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Society of Retina Specialists: Professional membership society for retina specialists where RCM physicians hold membership; not a competitor but an industry ecosystem touchpoint for research, education, and standards.

Direct peers

• Vitreoretinal Consultants: Regional retina specialty practice in the Northeast providing the same medical and surgical retinal services through a referral-based, fellowship-trained specialist model similar to RCM.
• Carolina Retina Institute: Multi-physician retina specialty practice in the Carolinas with diagnostic, injection, laser, and surgical retinal services — closely aligned with RCM's service mix and sub-specialty scope.
• Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group: California-based multi-physician retina specialty practice providing medical and surgical retinal care with active clinical research, comparable in scale and sub-specialty depth to RCM.
• Texas Retina Associates: One of the largest physician-owned retina specialty practices in the U.S., offering the same retina surgery, injection, and clinical research services to a regional referral base as RCM.
• Mid Atlantic Retina: Multi-site retina specialty practice on the East Coast staffed by fellowship-trained retina specialists; directly comparable referral-based, physician-led retinal care model to RCM.
• Palmetto Retina Center: South Carolina-based retina specialty practice with fellowship-trained physicians delivering medical, surgical, and clinical-trial retinal care analogous to RCM.
• Retina Associates of Florida: Large multi-physician, multi-location retina specialty practice in Florida offering diagnostics, injections, lasers, and retinal surgery with a fellowship-trained specialist model closely mirroring RCM.

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology: Academic multi-specialty ophthalmology department operating in Rochester, MN — same geography as RCM, providing competing specialty retinal care alongside broader ophthalmology services.
• Retina Consultants of America: RCM's parent network of leading U.S. retinal care and research practices. Directly comparable as a multi-state retina specialty platform with shared clinical research infrastructure and referral model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retina-consultants-of-minnesota

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Investors

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