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Dr. Vandana Minnal, MD

Dr. Vandana Minnal, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Vandana Minnal, MD is an ophthalmologist in Charlotte, NC and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2009. She is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Locations

Horizon Eye Care

Horizon Eye Care135 S Sharon Amity Rd Ste 100 Charlotte, NC 28211
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Horizon Eye Care - Arboretum

Horizon Eye Care - Arboretum11835 Southmore Dr Charlotte, NC 28277
2

Horizon Eye Care - Park Rd

Horizon Eye Care - Park Rd10512 Park Rd Ste 200 Charlotte, NC 28210
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Horizon Eye Care - Pineville

Horizon Eye Care - Pineville10520 Park Rd Charlotte, NC 28210
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Minnal specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Minnal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Minnal

4.7
35 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 star
89%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
6%
6%

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Great!
Dr. Minnal is always professional and very nice. She is patient and answers all my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Anne – Feb 21, 2025
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Dr Minnal is a very caring and kind doctor. My daughter has been seeing her for many years and each visit is very pleasant. She listens to your concerns and addresses any issues she might see. She is very friendly and has an awesome personality.I would highly recommend Dr Minnal.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lesa Blackburn (Nat) – Feb 13, 2025
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Great visit
Great visit. Dr. Minnal is highly professional yet personable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2025
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Thorough!
I was very pleased with Dr. Minnal’s attention to detail. Her explanation of my diagnosis and treatment plan going forward was thorough as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lori Carter – Jan 08, 2025
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Thorough analysis of the patient’s condition.
The doctor was willing to go the extra mile to make sure all the current symptoms were analyzed correctly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2024
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Outstanding treatment
Was punctual and thorough
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 16, 2024
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Highly recommend Dr Minnal and her clinical staff!
Dr. Minnal is kind, caring and professional. My mother has been her patient for several years. I have been impressed with Dr Minnal and her staff without exception. They are very patient and knowledgeable!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TCG – Oct 02, 2024
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Fantastic clinician ! Compassionate and skilled.
Fantastic clinician ! Compassionate and skilled. Patient and caring Takes time needed to treat patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 17, 2024
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Most definitely I would recommend Dr. Minnal. Rey
Very friendly and is always very concerned with any problems I may be having.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jean Hegler – Aug 14, 2024
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Very Professional
Dr. Minnal is very professional, does explain well the process. She doesn’t spend a lot of time but this might be more from the demands of this practice
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2024
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I have been her patient several years, My previous Eye Dr, at Hoeizon transsferred me to her due to my glaucoma, She has been excellent, She is thorough very interested in your eyeswill call in another Doctor if needed, and is always warmand friendly
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Frances Clardy – Jul 19, 2024
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3 year appt.
Appt was short and sweet. Clear about treatments ongoing and next visits. Grateful for good eye care!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jul 15, 2024
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Dr.Minnal is a great doctor…very professional, caring. I would definitely recommend her but not the practice. They have too many patients, over schedule leading to very long waits.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jun 13, 2024
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Dr. Minaj is always so very thorough and kind. She always takes he time to listen to my concerns make helpful suggestions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rik Sullivan – Jun 12, 2024
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Dr. Vandana Minnal is outstanding.
Dr. Minnal has been extremely skilled at treating my Glaucoma for over 5 years. She is flawless in her abilities with surgery , procedures and all stages of my Glaucoma. Stint implants regulated my eye pressure, with no longer needing pressure drops . This was done at the same time as my cataract surgery, and all was a success. She has also done a Lazer procedure. with complete success , and outstanding professionalism, and always gentle care. Her staff reflects the same level of excellence.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joanne Crandall – Jun 15, 2023
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I’m very disappointed in Horizon Eye Cotswold. I was a patient of Minnal for a couple of years, until her ego was more important than my health. I had an appointment with Minnal about a month ago, I was in the waiting room for almost 1.5 hours without seeing her or anyone telling me how longer it was going to take. I had to leave and go back to work. Apparently, Minnal was offended by my action and has refused to see me ever since. Minnal has put in high risk my eyes health since I have not been checked for my eye’s glaucoma pressure because she refuses to see me anymore. She just dropped me as her patient. My vision is getting worse, but she doesn't care. I have called several times to request an appointment, but no one has returned my calls or acknowledged my request via the patient’s portal. It’s very unfortunate that Mineral's ego plays a more important role than her concern for my health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 19, 2023
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Honest Intelligent Feedback
I have been a glaucoma patient of Dr Minnal for over five years and I trust her diagnostic and treatment decisions. The doctor has performed serval operations/procedures on my eyes all with excellent results and zero complications. Yes the wait times can be annoying, but I overlook that as the excellent eye care the doctor delivers is so much more important.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2023
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Good listener
Always polite. Always respectful.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2022
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I had cataract surgery back at the end of November with outstanding results! But only for my Cataracs removed but Dr. Minnal help restore my vision to 20–20! Outstanding bedside manner and care!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2022
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She’s has a cordial personality a bit wooden , however some of her staff are unprofessional i at times , however she has some great staff too.clinically she’s alright in general services however in a complicated glaucoma management I would consider other choices other than her/ Horizon , they need more veteran experience in their glaucoma sub specialty
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. 

Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics...
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biography

Dr. Minnal has published multiple articles in ophthalmology journals and has presented her research at numerous national conferences. Throughout her academic career, she has held many leadership positions and has been committed to community outreach. ...read more
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Texas At Houston

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine/montefiore Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • New York Hospital Queens

    Internship Hospital
  • Barnard College, Columbia University

    Undergraduate School
  • University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

    10030 Gilead Rd
    Huntersville, NC 28078
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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