The 20 Best Retinal Detachment Doctors Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Retinal Detachment near Iowa City, IA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Sohn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Sohn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Russell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinit Mahajan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mahajan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Russell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Boldt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boldt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Han is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Binkley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Binkley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Retinal Detachment. 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 Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Folk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Folk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Boyce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Retinal Detachment. 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 board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment

    Office

    2225 Mormon Trek Blvd Ste 100, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Kartvelishvili is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kartvelishvili is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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 Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa City VA Health System

    601 Highway 6 W, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wagoner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wagoner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Detachment, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beau Fenner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Fenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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), Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Greiner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Greiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rizwan Somani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Somani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroideremia, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Episcleritis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlene Drack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Drack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Brown Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Strabismus, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hunt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Hyphema, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Goins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Goins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, Interstitial Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retinal Detachment?

    Retinal detachment is a separation of the light-sensitive membrane (retina) in the back of the eye from its supporting layers.

    When should I see a Retinal Detachment doctor near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctor near Iowa City, 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near Iowa City, IA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinal Detachment 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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