The summer is always bittersweet for us here at Minnesota Eye Consultants. We say farewell to the fellow physicians we’ve gotten to know and grown to adore over the past year, and we welcome two new fellows to the practice.
We will dearly miss Dr. Ryan T. Barrett and Dr. Kasie J. Mix and wish them nothing but the best as they move on to the next chapter in their careers.
With their departure, please help us welcome Kevin R. Tozer, MD and Alicia M. Alvarado, OD to Minnesota Eye Consultants as our 2016-2017 fellow physicians! We are very excited to have them here and look forward to getting to know Dr. Tozer and Dr. Alvarado throughout the next year.
Dr. Tozer specializes in cornea and external disease, glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery. He practices out of our Bloomington, Minnetonka and Minneapolis locations.
Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Tozer received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Southern California – Viterbi School of Engineering. He went on to pursue his medical degree from the USC Keck School of Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Tozer completed his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. He then completed his residency at the University of Michigan – Kellogg Eye Center Department of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Tozer has designed several unique ophthalmologic medical devices during his research, one of which is currently being developed. In addition to his involvement in research, Dr. Tozer has presented at several national conferences and authored numerous book chapters and journal publications.
In his spare time, Dr. Tozer enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters. He also enjoys running, golf, basketball, and is an avid football fan.
Along with providing primary eye care, Dr. Alvarado has a special interest in Ocular Disease and surgical co-management. She sees patients out of our Bloomington, Minnetonka and Minneapolis locations.
Originally from Willmar, MN, Dr. Alvarado received her undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. While there, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR, graduating with honors.
During her time at Pacific University, Dr. Alvarado was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society for academic excellence. She was actively involved in the AMIGOS Eye Ball, a fundraising event which provides the opportunity for students and doctors to go on global service trips to provide vision care for people in need. She served as the BSK Board secretary and also participated in Sports Vision Club, where she assisted in sports vision screenings for undergraduate athletes.
In her free time, Dr. Alvarado enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, reading and singing.
For more information on Dr. Tozer and Dr. Alvarado, please visit www.mneye.com.
