The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 65 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Iowa, US. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Elliott Sohn
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Elliott Sohn
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-2852
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Elliott Sohn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sohn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ronald Danis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ronald Danis
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    563-584-4415
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ronald Danis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Danis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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 Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Mohammed Peracha
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Mohammed Peracha
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    563-584-4415
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mohammed Peracha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Peracha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Edwin Stone
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Edwin Stone
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-335-8270
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ravi Pandit
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ravi Pandit
    Ophthalmology

    Wadzinski Eye Clinic

    5855 Sunnybrook Dr, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    712-226-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ravi Pandit is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. James Singer
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. James Singer
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Retina Consultants PC

    1501 50th St Ste 133, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-222-6400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Singer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Singer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Michael Wadzinski
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Michael Wadzinski
    Ophthalmology

    Wadzinski Eye Clinic

    5855 Sunnybrook Dr, 
    Sioux City, IA 
    712-226-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Wadzinski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Wadzinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Karen Gehrs
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Karen Gehrs
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-8350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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 Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Christopher Haupert
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Christopher Haupert
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Retina Consultants PC

    1501 50th St Ste 133, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-222-6400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Haupert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Haupert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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 Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Todd Heilskov
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Todd Heilskov
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Retina Consultants PC

    1501 50th St Ste 133, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-222-6400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Heilskov is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Heilskov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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 Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ian Han
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ian Han
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-2864
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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 Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. James Folk
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. James Folk
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-4338
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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 Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Mark Meyer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Mark Meyer
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Optical LLC

    2020 Philadelphia St, 
    Ames, IA 
    515-232-2450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Meyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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), Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Reed Bouchey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Reed Bouchey
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    501 S White St Ste 105, 
    Mount Pleasant, IA 
    319-385-6775
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Justin Risma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Justin Risma
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    563-582-0769
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Risma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Risma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul Boeke
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul Boeke
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1195 Boyson Rd Ste 200, 
    Hiawatha, IA 
    319-362-8032
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Boeke is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Boeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Sushant Wagley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Sushant Wagley
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Retina Consultants PC

    1501 50th St Ste 133, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-222-6400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sushant Wagley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wagley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2225 Mormon Trek Blvd Ste 100, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-337-5770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alex Kartvelishvili is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kartvelishvili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Michael Hall
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Michael Hall
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Eye PC

    1650 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    319-362-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arlan Johnson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Arlan Johnson
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-8118
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 do I find the best Geographic Atrophy doctor in Iowa, US?

    You can find a Geographic Atrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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