Overview
Christopher Fortenbach is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fortenbach is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
750 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach by calling their office at 319-356-2852. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach is classified as an Experienced expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher R. Fortenbach accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-2852 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- GlaucomaDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- UveitisDr. Fortenbach isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.