Dr. John Foley

Medical Director, Joffe MediCenter Minneapolis

Education
A  native of South Dakota, Dr. Foley excelled in his undergraduate studies  at the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors.  His  accomplishments at Notre Dame were so strong that he was accepted to the  prestigious Northwestern University in Chicago for his medical degree. With  early aspirations of being an ophthalmologist, Dr. Foley was thrilled  to be admitted to Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, the University of  North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and the Minneapolis Veterans Medical  Center for various ophthalmology residencies.  Through these  experiences, Dr. Foley was able to work with some of the most  experienced and renowned ophthalmologists in the country.  Based on both  his academic and clinical stature in the Twin Cities, Dr. Foley earned a  teaching appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of Ophthalmology at the  University of Minnesota, as well as serving as a Surgical Consultant and  Instructor at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Experience

Having  performed thousands of vision correction procedures, Dr. Foley is among  the more experienced refractive surgeons in the United States.  Among  the thousands of patients who have entrusted their eyes to Dr. Foley are  fellow doctors, pilots, athletes, military personnel, professional  drivers, and Dr. Foley’s own family members.  A strong advocate for the  wonders of laser vision correction, Dr. Foley has been performing LASIK  since 2001, and is proud to say that a number of his closest family  members have now been freed from the hassle of glasses and contacts with  LASIK.

 Associations

Dr.  Foley is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is  Board Certified as a LASIK Specialist by the American Board of Eye  Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the  American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and the  International Society of Refractive Surgeons.  Dr. Foley has admitting  and surgical privileges at Midway & HealthEast Hospitals, Phillips  Eye Institute, United Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of St. Paul.   Dr. Foley’s numerous professional affiliations have enabled him to stay  at the leading edge of surgical innovation and technology.

Personal

Dr.  Foley was born and raised in South Dakota, and has been proud to call  the Twin Cities his home for well over a decade.  Married to a grade  school classmate and with three young boys, Dr. Foley is a committed  member of his community.  When not helping his patients improve their  lives with better vision, Dr. Foley’s hobbies include running, cycling,  sailing, reading, and spending time with his family.