The 20 Best Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) near Iowa, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Abramoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Abramoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Karen Gehrs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gehrs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1300 Walnut St Ste 102A, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carole Frier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Frier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Danis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Danis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    Guttenberg Municipal Hospital And Clinics

    200 Main St, 
    Guttenberg, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hoffmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Guttenberg, Iowa. Dr. Hoffmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Endocrinology

    MercyOne Waterloo Endocrinology Care

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 300, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tulsi Sharma is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Hyperthyroidism. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine & Residency

    2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindy Huwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Huwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Physician Assistant

    MercyOne Cedar Falls Internal Medicine

    516 South Division Street, Suite 110, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Pitts is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Mr. Pitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Mr. Pitts is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines L L C

    7951 Ep True Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emichael Sarno is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sarno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Geographic Atrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    Occupational Health Center PC

    320 Watson Powell Jr Way, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Steinmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Steinmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypopituitarism, Panhypopituitarism, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Hypogonadism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Elliott Sohn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    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 practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Tahreem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Hyphema, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    James Folk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Folk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Beau Fenner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Fenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine

    Genesis Health Group, Internal Medicine At Genesis Healthplex, Davenport

    3200 W Kimberly Rd, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Satti is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Satti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Internal Medicine

    Towncrest Internal Medicine LLP

    2460 Towncrest Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Zeitler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Zeitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2101 Kimball Ave Ste LL14, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ringworm, Osteoarthritis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Ian Han is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Jonathan Russell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

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

    David Saggau is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Saggau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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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