Biographical summary
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.
Interests
- 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.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2000
Fellowship - Clinical and SurgicalWills Eye Hospital
- 1999
Residency - Department of OphthalmologyMayo Clinic
- 1999
ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1996
Internship - Transitional year programMayo Clinic
- 1995
MDMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 1991
BS - Biology and PhilosophyNebraska Wesleyan University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2022
Third Place, Poster PresentationAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- 2019
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertifiedAmerican Heart Association
- 2019
American Heart Association
- 2019
Basic Life Support (BLS) CertifiedAmerican Heart Association
- 1987
Cum LaudeNebraska Wesleyan University
Professional memberships
- 2024
Symposium Organizer and Session ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
- 2024
Oral ExaminerOral examination, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2024
MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
- 2024
Moderator2024 Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update
- 2024
Organizer and Director2024 Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Update
- 2024 - 2025
Faculty At-LargeMayo Clinic School of Medicine
- 2024
Exam Item Writer, American Board of Ophthalmology Examination Development Committee
- 2024
Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology 2024 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
- 2023
Symposium Organizer and Session ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
- 2023
Oral ExaminerOral examination, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023
Exam Item WriterAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Exam Writers Workshop
- 2023
Board MemberFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
- 2023
MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
- 2023
Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Item WriterItem Writer Committee, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2023
Exam Item Writer, American Board of Ophthalmology Examination Development Committee
- 2023
Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, 2023 Glaucoma Subspecialty Day Planning Committee
- 2022
Oral ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2022 - present
Assistant Program DirectorMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2022
MentorClinical Research Internship Study Program (CRISP)
- 2021
Alternate RepresentativeAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2021 - present
Oral Board ExaminerOral Board Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2021
ParticipantFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
- 2021 - 2023
Academic MentorMCASOM Career Advisory Program
- 2021 - present
Research Mentor and Clinical DiscussantMayo Clinic
- 2021 - 2024
Board of Directors MemberFlorida Society of Ophthalmology
- 2021
Evaluation Committee MemberNext Generation Viewer Project (NGV)
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Glaucoma Society (AGS)
- 2020 - 2024
Member, Board of DirectorsFlorida Society Ophthalmology
- 2020 - present
MemberAssociation of Research in Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- 2019 - present
Super UserMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2009 - present
MemberFlorida Society Ophthalmology
- 2009 - present
Active MemberDuval County Ophthalmology Society
- 2001 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
- 2000 - present
Active MemberAmerican Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- 1996 - present
Active MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 1995 - 2008
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications