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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina near Iowa, US. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ian Han is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Han has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Han is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Herbert Boldt is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Boldt is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Jonathan Russell is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Stephen Russell is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Timothy Boyce is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Boyce is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Elaine Binkley is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Binkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Binkley is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Elliott Sohn is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sohn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1128 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joy Carroll is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Meibomianitis, Astigmatism, and Cataract. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Beth Bruening PC

      5500 Sergeant Rd, Suite 200, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Beth Bruening is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Bruening is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. Dr. Bruening is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Midwest Eye Care PC

      715 Harmony St, Suite 300, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Martin Mizener is an Ophthalmologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Mizener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Mizener is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      2508 E University Ave, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      411 Laurel St, Suite 2225, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Sign Language, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      James Lawler is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lawler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. 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.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1215 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Tracy Kangas is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kangas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Kangas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karen Gehrs is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gehrs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gehrs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina

      Gundersen Clinic Ltd

      50 N 4th St, 
      Lansing, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristie Shappell is an Ophthalmologist in Lansing, Iowa. Dr. Shappell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Shappell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

      1500 Associates Dr, 
      Dubuque, IA 
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kent Baumann is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Baumann has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Cloudy Cornea, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Baumann is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Ophthalmology

      Mcfarland Clinic PC

      1128 Duff Ave, 
      Ames, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicole Morrow is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Morrow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. Her top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Morrow is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina?

      Gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, which is often shortened to gyrate atrophy, is an inherited disorder characterized by progressive vision loss. People with this disorder have an ongoing loss of cells (atrophy) in the retina, which is the specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, and in a nearby tissue layer called the choroid. During childhood, they begin experiencing nearsightedness (myopia), difficulty seeing in low light (night blindness), and loss of side (peripheral) vision. Over time, their field of vision continues to narrow, resulting in tunnel vision. Many people with gyrate atrophy also develop clouding of the lens of the eyes (cataracts). These progressive vision changes lead to blindness by about the age of 50.

      When should I see a Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina doctors in Iowa, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina 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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