Overview
Derek Bitner is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bitner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
800 E 1st St Ste 2500, Ankeny, IA 50021
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. Derek Bitner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Bitner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Bitner by calling their office at 515-223-8685. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Bitner a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Bitner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Derek Bitner specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Bitner is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Derek Bitner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Bitner has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Bitner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Bitner accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Bitner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-223-8685 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Bitner isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Bitner isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Bitner isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- EsotropiaDr. Bitner isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.