Dr. Michelle Muench

Dr. Michelle Muench

Ophthalmologist


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Dr. Michelle Muench is a Board-Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist.  She grew up in Northfield and returned home after her education.  She has been providing Ophthalmology services and doing cataract and eyelid surgery in the Faribault and Northfield area since 2004.  She joined Richie Eye Clinic in April 2024.

 

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration

 

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE:

“My background is unique and personal in that I grew up with a brother who is blind.  At a young age, this sparked my passion in improving the lives of others with the restoration and preservation of vision.  He continues to inspire me and has sensitized me to the needs of patients, specifically those with vision concerns.  I provide compassionate and thorough care.  I want to help my patients see to do the things that they want and need to do to enjoy life. I value treating my patients as I, or my family, would want to be cared for.  Working in my hometown and where I live also brings an increased level of accountability.  My patients may be my neighbors, people whom I have known for years or whom I see regularly in the community.  I want the absolute best outcomes for them.  It never gets old to see how life-changing cataract surgery can be.  I am grateful to be a part of that.”

 

EDUCATION:

High School:  Northfield High School:  Salutatorian
 

College: 
  • Gustavus Adolphus College: B.A in Chemistry and Biochemistry 
  • Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Medical School: University of MN:  Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society


Internship: Gunderson Lutheran Medical Foundation

Residency: University of Texas - Southwestern

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology

Research to Prevent Blindness

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Spending time with my husband (Clint, local Orthopaedic Surgeon) and 3 teen boys

Exercising:  CrossFit and weightlifting

Adventure:  Traveling, hiking, spending time outdoors

Golfing

Food prep and cooking

Church and my faith

Volunteering



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