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Richard D. TenHulzen, M.D.

Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Richard Ten Hulzen, M.D., is a senior associate ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, and specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgery.

In 1995, Dr. Ten Hulzen received his medical degree from Mayo Medical School (now named Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine) in Rochester, Minnesota. He then completed his ophthalmology residency with a chief residency in the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology, followed by a glaucoma fellowship at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After fellowship, he joined and became partners with a group practice in Central Florida from 2000-2008. In 2009, he founded Beaches Eye Center in Jacksonville Beach and ran his private practice for nine years before joining Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Ten Hulzen is a native Nebraskan and he and his wife, who is from Jacksonville, have two sons, ages 16 and 18. He is trained in American Sign Language and Latin, and enjoys sports, gardening, travel, and coaching football and baseball.

  • Refractive cataract surgery (femtosecond laser and premium intraocular lenses)
  • Glaucoma laser surgery (e.g., SLT and MicroPulse) and Microscopically Invasive Glaucoma Surgical (MIGS) procedures (e.g., Stent, ABiC) for all types of glaucoma.
  1. 2000
    Fellowship - Clinical and SurgicalWills Eye Hospital
  2. 1999
    Residency - Department of OphthalmologyMayo Clinic
  3. 1999
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1996
    Internship - Transitional year programMayo Clinic
  5. 1995
    MDMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  6. 1991
    BS - Biology and PhilosophyNebraska Wesleyan University

Certifications

  1. 2001
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Third Place, Poster PresentationAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  2. 2019
    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertifiedAmerican Heart Association
  3. 2019
    American Heart Association
  4. 2019
    Basic Life Support (BLS) CertifiedAmerican Heart Association
  5. 1987
    Cum LaudeNebraska Wesleyan University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    Symposium Organizer and Session ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
  2. 2024
    Oral ExaminerOral examination, American Board of Ophthalmology
  3. 2024
    MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
  4. 2024
    Moderator2024 Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update
  5. 2024
    Organizer and Director2024 Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update
  6. 2024 - 2025
    Faculty At-LargeMayo Clinic School of Medicine
  7. 2024
    Exam Item Writer, American Board of Ophthalmology Examination Development Committee
  8. 2024
    Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
  9. 2023
    Symposium Organizer and Session ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
  10. 2023
    Oral ExaminerOral examination, American Board of Ophthalmology
  11. 2023
    Exam Item WriterAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Exam Writers Workshop
  12. 2023
    Board MemberFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
  13. 2023
    MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
  14. 2023
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  15. 2023 - present
    Item WriterItem Writer Committee, American Board of Ophthalmology
  16. 2023
    Exam Item Writer, American Board of Ophthalmology Examination Development Committee
  17. 2023
    Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
  18. 2022
    Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  19. 2022 - present
    Assistant Program DirectorMayo Clinic in Florida
  20. 2022
    MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
  21. 2021
    Alternate RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  22. 2021 - present
    Oral Board ExaminerOral Board Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology
  23. 2021
    ParticipantFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
  24. 2021 - 2023
    Academic MentorMCASOM Career Advisory Program
  25. 2021 - present
    Research Mentor and Clinical DiscussantMayo Clinic
  26. 2021 - 2024
    Board of Directors MemberFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
  27. 2021
    Evaluation Committee MemberNext Generation Viewer Project (NGV)
  28. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Glaucoma Society (AGS)
  29. 2020 - 2024
    Member, Board of DirectorsFlorida Society Ophthalmology
  30. 2020 - present
    MemberAssociation of Research in Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  31. 2019 - present
    Super UserMayo Clinic in Florida
  32. 2009 - present
    MemberFlorida Society Ophthalmology
  33. 2009 - present
    Active MemberDuval County Ophthalmology Society
  34. 2001 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
  35. 2000 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  36. 1996 - present
    Active MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  37. 1995 - 2008
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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