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    MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    35 providers found
      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      411 Laurel St, Suite 2225, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sign Language, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      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. Dr. Lawler is currently accepting new patients.

      Pierre Theuma
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology | Nurse Practitioner | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology | Nurse Practitioner | Hospital Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pierre Theuma is an Endocrinologist and a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. 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.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Melissa Batt
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Nurse Practitioner | Endocrinology
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Nurse Practitioner | Endocrinology

      MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Batt is an Endocrinologist and a Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Batt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity.

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

      MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes And Endocrinology Care (IDEC)

      411 Laurel Street, Suite 3262, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Teck Kim Khoo is an Endocrinologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kim 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 Addison's Disease.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Benson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, American Sign Language, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Blodi is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blodi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Blodi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Associated Ophthalmologists, PC

      1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Naveen Husain is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Husain is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Associated Ophthalmologists, PC

      1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Versackas is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Versackas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Versackas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Associated Ophthalmologists, PC

      1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Syed Husain is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Husain is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Furness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Furness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases. Dr. Furness is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Larry Severidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Severidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Severidt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Kruse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kruse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Hepatitis C, Gitelman Syndrome, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Kruse is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ashley Mathes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mathes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mathes is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicholas Galioto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Galioto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Delirium, and Hepatitis D. Dr. Galioto is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Hanson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Internal Medicine
      1801 Hickman Rd, Broadlawns Medical Center, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Randy Maigaard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Maigaard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Maigaard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Tara Brockman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Brockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Brockman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lindsey Christianson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Christianson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Matson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Matson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Migraine, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Matson is currently accepting new patients.

      Joseph Mcgargill
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Mcgargill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Mcgargill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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 near Des Moines, IA?

      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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