Dr. Karen Armbrust

Ophthalmology

Minneapolis, MN

Karen Armbrust, MD, PhD, is a uveitis specialist who cares for adults with ocular inflammatory disease, including uveitis and scleritis. She practices at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she also serves as Residency Program Director. Dr. Armbrust partners closely with rheumatology and primary care to tailor steroid-sparing and targeted biologic therapies that control inflammation while protecting vision. She emphasizes education, shared decision-making, and careful monitoring so patients understand their condition and treatment options at every step. In addition to patient care, Dr. Armbrust is active in outcomes and epidemiologic research related to ocular inflammation and systemic disease. Her work includes studies using national registries and veterans’ health data to improve care for patients with uveitis and related conditions. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is committed to training the next generation of ophthalmologists while advancing patient-centered care through research and education.

Dr. Kevin Chodnicki

Ophthalmology

Austin, MN

Dr. Kevin D. Chodnicki is a neuro-ophthalmologist who evaluates and treats visual problems that overlap the brain and the eyes. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Dr. Chodnicki earned his M.D. at the University of Maryland School of Medicine after undergraduate study in Biological Sciences (Physiology and Neurobiology) at the University of Maryland. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Patients appreciate his careful examinations, clear explanations, and collaborative approach with neurology and neurosurgery colleagues when needed. Dr. Chodnicki cares for people with double vision, optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), visual problems from pituitary tumors, central retinal artery occlusion, and optic disc edema/papilledema. When cataract-related visual issues are present, he also performs cataract surgery. His goal is to provide timely diagnoses, alleviate symptoms, and protect long-term visual function through individualized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Jerome Kulenkamp

Ophthalmology

Minneapolis, MN

Dr. Erik Kulenkamp is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who evaluates and treats a wide range of eye conditions for adults. His clinical work includes medical and surgical care for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, dry eye syndrome and refractive problems. He has a particular interest in the management of complex cataracts and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), tailoring surgical plans to each patient’s vision goals and lifestyle. His care philosophy is patient-centered and personal—he strives to deliver state-of-the-art care while making every visit feel respectful and unrushed. Dr. Kulenkamp completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota after earning his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He values collaboration with primary care and optometry colleagues and emphasizes clear explanations, shared decision-making and practical follow-up so patients feel supported before and after treatment.