The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 195 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Iowa, US. Of these, 162 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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195 providers found
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Abramoff is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Abramoff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Elliott Sohn is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sohn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Decorah Clinic

    1830 State Highway 9, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristie Shappell is an Ophthalmologist in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Shappell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    James Folk is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Folk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Danis is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Danis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammed Peracha is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Peracha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lawler is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lawler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Periorbital Cellulitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Genesis Health System

    2535 Maplecrest Rd Ste 10, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Nelson is an Endocrinologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Pierre Theuma
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pierre Theuma is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Theuma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Graves Disease.

    Aileen Prabhakaran
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center West

    910 N Eisenhower Ave, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Prabhakaran is a Family Medicine provider in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Prabhakaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Diabetic Neuropathy.

    Fnu Deepika
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Mercyone Waterloo Kidney Care

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 300, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fnu Deepika is an Endocrinologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Deepika has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Harpreet Kaur
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center West

    910 N Eisenhower Ave, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harpreet Kaur is an Endocrinologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

    Losty Torres
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    UnityPoint Health

    624 Jones St., 
    Sioux City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Losty Torres is an Endocrinologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Addison's Disease.

    Teck Khoo
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    411 Laurel St, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teck Khoo is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Khoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Triple A Syndrome, Graves Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Genesis Health System

    2535 Maplecrest Rd Ste 10, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salem Gaballa is an Endocrinologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Gaballa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Office

    1002 4th Ave SE Ste B, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prasuna Madhavaram is an Endocrinologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Madhavaram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Hyperthyroidism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Udaya Kabadi is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kabadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, Hyperaldosteronism, and Familial Hyperaldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diabetic Retinopathy?

    Diabetes can harm the eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy.

    Diabetes also increases the chance of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Retinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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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