Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 2019 |
| Residency | Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio |
- He has been a surgeon at Bagan Winkels Vision since September 2023, after returning to the Fargo area at the end of his training.
- His bio lists services in cornea, retina, glaucoma surgery and oculoplastic surgery alongside cataract, premium cataract and refractive surgery.
- The site does not state a board certification for Dr. Winkels. The financing page refers to the practice's "board-certified ophthalmologists and eye surgeons" without naming them.
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty. The eyelid procedures page describes removing excess skin, muscle and fat from the eyelids, on the upper lids, lower lids or both.
- Upper eyelid surgery aims to improve the field of vision by removing extra skin and fat from the upper lids; lower eyelid surgery removes excess fat and skin to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags.
- Blepharoplasty is usually done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with sedation.
- A full eye exam is done before surgery to check for conditions that could affect the result.
- The procedures page states that droopy or poorly positioned eyelids can be a medical issue when they affect vision, and invites patients to book with Dr. Bagan and Dr. Winkels to learn whether they are candidates for eyelid surgery.
- The eyelid page is written for the practice as a whole and does not name one surgeon.
- The site has no eyelid before-and-after gallery.
Other procedures
The practice offers cataract surgery and premium cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), general eye care and contact lenses (procedures).
Insurance and cost
- The financing page states the practice accepts primary insurance and that staff will help verify coverage (financing).
- CareCredit financing is offered, described for premium cataract surgery and laser vision correction.
- The site has no insurance or Medicare statement specific to eyelid surgery and publishes no eyelid surgery prices.
Recovery
- The recovery period can take several weeks, with swelling, bruising and discomfort around the eyes; most patients resume normal activities soon after the procedure (eyelid procedures).