Overview
Iris Kassem is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Congenital Cataract, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Vitrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
Locations
9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
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. Iris Kassem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Iris Kassem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Iris Kassem by calling their office at 414-607-5280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Iris Kassem a top-rated expert for Vitrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Iris Kassem is classified as an Experienced expert for Vitrectomy, 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. Iris Kassem specialize in?
While Dr. Iris Kassem is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Vitrectomy, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Congenital Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Iris Kassem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Iris Kassem has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vitrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Iris Kassem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Iris Kassem accept my insurance?
Dr. Iris Kassem accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-607-5280 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
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Congenital CataractDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- StrabismusDr. Kassem isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.

