The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors in Iowa, US

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The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Cataract Removal near Iowa, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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25 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Oetting is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Oetting is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Surgeons Associates PC

    777 Tanglefoot Ln, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Arbisser is an Ophthalmologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Arbisser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Glaucoma, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramandeep Singh is a Radiologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Familial Porencephaly, Porencephaly, Headache, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Toeteberg is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Toeteberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Retina Consultants PC

    1501 50th St Ste 133, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushant Wagley is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wagley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Han is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Han is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Russell is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Bottger Anesthesia Services

    4405 Hamilton Blvd, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reiker Ricks is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Ricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Russell is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aubrey Chan is an Internal Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Delirium and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    6200 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Davison is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Davison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1195 Boyson Rd Ste 200, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Hu is an Ophthalmologist in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinit Mahajan is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aman Tahreem is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Tahreem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Hyphema, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Qiang Zhang is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Carbuncle, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Trabeculectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wagoner is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wagoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Detachment, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Greiner is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    6200 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Rauen is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rauen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology

    Fox Eye Laser And Cosmetic Institute PC

    1136 H Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Wilson is an Ophthalmologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract Removal?

    Cataract removal is surgery to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to help you see better. The procedure almost always includes placing an artificial lens in the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract Removal doctor in Iowa, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract Removal doctor in Iowa, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract Removal doctors in Iowa, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract Removal doctors in Iowa, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract Removal doctor in Iowa, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract Removal doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract Removal doctor in Iowa, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract Removal doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract Removal doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract Removal doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract Removal doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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