Retinal Diseases Specialists in Iowa

15 verified specialists treating retinal diseases are listed for Iowa. Coverage is strongest around Ames, Fort Dodge, and Marshalltown. Common hospital affiliations include Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Sioux City.

Kyle Alliman, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ames, IA20+ years15+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

David Saggau, MD

Ophthalmology

Fort Dodge, IA30+ years10+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Edward Hu, M.D., PHD

Ophthalmology

Marshalltown, IA20+ years9+ pubs

Cataract & Anterior Segment

Austin Strohbehn, MD

Ophthalmology

Ames, IA10+ years5+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Sushant Wagley, MD

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Ophthalmology

West Des Moines, IA10+ years35+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Matthew Rauen, M.D.

Assistant Medical Director, Iowa Lions Eye Bank

Ophthalmology

Ames, IA20+ years13+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Jonathan Russell, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA10+ years

Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology

Christopher Haupert, MD

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa

Ophthalmology

West Des Moines, IA30+ years

Retina & Vitreous

Michael Puk, MD

Ophthalmology

Cedar Falls, IA30+ years

Cornea & External Disease

William Thomas, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Denison, IA20+ years

Retina & Vitreous

Tracy Kangas, MD PHD

Ophthalmology

Ames, IA30+ years

Retina & Vitreous

David Massop, MD

Retina Specialist

Ophthalmology

Ankeny, IA10+ years5+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Steven Anderson, MD

Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota

Ophthalmology

Ames, IA30+ years4+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Alex Kartvelishvili, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA15+ years

Retina & Vitreous

Mark Emig, MD

Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Council Bluffs, IA30+ years

Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of retinal diseases specialists in Iowa built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Retinal Diseases as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Iowa. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).

What should I look for when choosing a retinal diseases specialist in Iowa?

Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to retinal diseases. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.

Are these retinal diseases specialists accepting new patients in Iowa?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.

What is Retinal Diseases?

Retinal Diseases is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches retinal diseases care.

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