The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Iowa, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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45 providers found
    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Papilledema
    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

    Randy Kardon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kardon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Horner Syndrome. Dr. Kardon is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Matthew Thurtell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thurtell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Thurtell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Wall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wall is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Wall is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Waterloo Neurology

    2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Shah is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic P C

    1000 Langworthy St, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Preeti Joseph is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Papilledema. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    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

    Edward Linton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Linton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Linton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Benson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Radiology | Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Radiology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Associates

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

    Mitchell Erickson is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Herniated Disk, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Familial Porencephaly. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

    1000 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Yarahmadi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Yarahmadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Puricelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - West

    1500 Associates Drive, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Daley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Cataract. Dr. Daley is board certified in Ophthalmology, American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Daley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Kohout is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kohout is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Radiology | Neurology | Neuroradiology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Centerville Medical Center

    One St. Joseph's Drive, 
    Centerville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Indunil Karunasekera is a Radiologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Centerville, Iowa. Dr. Karunasekera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Herniated Disk, and Stroke. Dr. Karunasekera is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Dyersville Surgical Care

    1111 3rd St SW, 
    Dyersville, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Sleep is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dyersville, Iowa. Dr. Sleep is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Horner Syndrome. Dr. Sleep is board certified in Ophthalmology, American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sleep is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Davenport Eye Group

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

    Siv Saetre is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Saetre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Congenital Cataract. Dr. Saetre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

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

    Malik Ghannam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ghannam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Increased Intracranial Pressure, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ghannam is board certified in Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Ghannam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Ave., Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wright is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, and Seizures. Dr. Wright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Neurology Care

    1351 W. Central Park Ave. Pavilion 1, Suite 310, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Teri Devine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Devine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Migraine, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine. Dr. Devine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    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

    Sophia Chung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Strabismus. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Christopher Blodi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Blodi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Papilledema?

    Papilledema is a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain (intracranial pressure) causes swelling of the part of the optic nerve inside the eye (optic disc). Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache or nausea and vomiting. Vision problems are not common initially, but may include short flickers of gray vision, blurred or double vision, and decreased field of vision or ability to see colors. Both eyes are usually affected. Papilledema by definition is caused by increased cranial pressure. Diagnosis includes a thorough eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Brain imaging studies (for example CT scan or MRI) are used to find the cause of the increased intracranial pressure.

    When should I see a Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Papilledema 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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