Ophthalmologist
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:
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
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