The 20 Best Fuchs Dystrophy Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Fuchs Dystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Fuchs Dystrophy near Iowa, US. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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32 providers found
    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Greiner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Iridectomy. Dr. Greiner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Rauen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Rauen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Rauen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - West

    1500 Associates Drive, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kent Baumann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baumann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Baumann is board certified in Ophthalmology, American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Baumann is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Aspectu LLC

    307 N Main St, 
    Chariton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Steffensmeier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chariton, Iowa. Dr. Steffensmeier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Steffensmeier is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Associated Ophthalmologists PC

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 202, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naveen Husain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Husain is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    6200 Westown Parkway West, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reid Turner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Davenport Eye Group

    1230 E. Rusholme St. MOB 2, Suite 203, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashok Penmatcha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Penmatcha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Penmatcha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    1409 W 1st St, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Puk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Puk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Puk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MMSc Ventures Inc

    309 E Church St, 
    Marshalltown, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Cloudy Cornea, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Nieto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Nieto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Oetting is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Oetting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Oetting is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nasreen Syed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Griess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Griess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Referral may be required

    Associated Ophthalmologists PC

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 202, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Versackas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Versackas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Versackas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    501 S White St Ste 105, 
    Mount Pleasant, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reed Bouchey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Dr. Bouchey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Bouchey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Winnmed

    901 Montgomery St, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mahr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Mahr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mahr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Fingert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Fingert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Fingert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Eye PC

    1650 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Hall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MMSc Ventures Inc

    309 E Church St, 
    Marshalltown, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Bligard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dr. Bligard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Scleritis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Bligard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Fuchs Dystrophy?

    Fuchs (pronounced "fooks") dystrophy is an eye disease in which cells lining the inner surface of the cornea slowly start to die off. The disease most often affects both eyes.

    When should I see a Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Fuchs Dystrophy 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 Fuchs Dystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Fuchs Dystrophy 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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