Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Andrew J. Barkmeier is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical management of complex retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and other sight-threatening retinal diseases. He performs retinal surgery and provides comprehensive care for patients with vitreoretinal disorders.
Dr. Barkmeier completed a clinical fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Saint Louis University. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and maintains active involvement in clinical research and professional education through various leadership and committee roles within national ophthalmology organizations.
Training

Diseases and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous
2010Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2008Saint Louis University
ResidencyInternal Medicine
2005Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital / University of Chicago
Residency
MD
2004Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical School
BA - Anthropology and Preprofessional Studies
1999University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Surgical Teaching Award
2023Department of Ophthalmology
Best Poster Award - Top 10% of Research Abstracts - Predictors of Ophthalmology Resident Performance Using Medical Student Application Materials
2021American Academy of Ophthalmology
Achievement Award
2017American Academy of Ophthalmology
Honor Award
2016American Society of Retina Specialists
Mayo Fellows Association, Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year
2013Department of Ophthalmology
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MN, TX
- License Numbers
- 52928, M9833


