Our Physicians

Preeya K. Gupta, MD
Dr. Gupta earned her medical degree at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She fulfilled her residency in ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina, where she earned the K. Alexander Dastgheib Surgical Excellence Award, and then completed a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Minneapolis. She served on the faculty at Duke University Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina as a Tenured Associate Professor of Ophthalmology from 2011-2021.
Dr. Gupta has authored many articles in the peer-reviewed literature and serves as an invited reviewer to journals such as Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Journal of Refractive Surgery. She has also written several book chapters about corneal disease and ophthalmic surgery, as well as served as an editor of the well-known series, Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery. She also holds several editorial board positions.
Dr. Gupta serves as an elected member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Refractive Surgery clinical committee, and is also is the Past-President of the Vanguard Ophthalmology Society. She gives presentations both nationally and internationally, and has been awarded the National Millennial Eye Outstanding Female in Ophthalmology Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Achievement Award, and selected to the Ophthalmologist Power List.


Patrick Schultz, OD
Dr. Patrick Schultz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry, graduating with highest honors
He went on to complete a residency in anterior segment disease, glaucoma, and peri-operative care at Minnesota Eye Consultants. During residency, Dr. Schultz presented at both state and national meetings and is a published co-author in an optometric magazine.
Dr. Schultz has a special clinical interest in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease, glaucoma, and urgent eye care. He offers advanced in-office dry eye treatments including intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, radiofrequency (RF) treatment, TearCare, and BlephEx.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Schultz enjoys volunteering and staying active through sports and outdoor activities.

Our Mission
Triangle Eye Consultants was founded to bring together physicians who care about your eye health as well as your overall well-being. We feel a responsibility to provide compassionate personal care blended with the most sophisticated and cutting-edge technology to provide you with the best results possible.
High Quality
We are dedicated to providing you with the latest treatment advances in cataract surgery, dry eye disease treatments and corneal disease management. Using advanced technology, we match your visual needs with the right treatments and care options for you. We pride ourselves in personalized attention, compassionate care, and precise outcomes.
Personalized Patient Care
Experience world-class eye care with a personalized touch. Our patient-centered eye care team prioritize patient safety in every interaction, and are responsive to your needs and eyecare goals. We’ll provide hands-on treatment in the office and education you can take home with you, enabling you to become an active participant in your treatment, recovery and ongoing eye care.