
Eye Surgery and Laser
Dr. Anthony F. Novak is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, with over 25 years of experience. He graduated from Hamline University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1980 with honors. He attended Medical School at the University of Minnesota and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha in the top of his class. After completing a year of training at Regions Hospital in Family Practice, he completed his specialty training at the University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology. He served on Mercy Ships performing surgery for the third world nation of Guinea West Africa. In 1989 Dr. Anthony Novak joined Red Wing Clinic in Minnesota. After 17 years of outstanding service, he chose to start his own practice, the River Falls Eye Surgery and Laser Center in 2006. He belongs to the professional societies of the Minnesota Medical Association, the American Medical Association, the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Education and Experience
Medical School
Univeristy of Minnesota – Minneapolis, MN
Residency
- Opthalmology – Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
- Minnesota Department of Opthalmology, Minneapolis, MN
Certifications
- American Academy of Opthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Professional Interests
- Cataract Surgery and TAG Capsulotomy
- Corneal Transplant
- Diabetic Retinpathy
- Glucoma
- Laser Surgery for Retinal Conditions
- Lasik Surgery
- Macular Edema
- Oculoplastic: Blepharoplasty and Eyelid Lesions
- Retinal Hole Laser
- Tear Duct Surgery