John Fingert
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. John Fingert

Ophthalmology
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
Expertise in
6
conditions
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Overview

Dr. Fingert is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist with 20 years experience, and he is also a clinician scientist with a lab dedicated to discovering the genes that cause glaucoma and developing new therapies.

Dr. Fingert is highly rated in 6 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Ophthalmology Residency

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Elected to the Glaucoma Research Society (1 of 100 members worldwide)
Elected to the American Ophthalmological Society (the oldest medical society in the United States)
Named a Gold Fellow of the Association for Research for Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO)
Physician-Scientist Award, Research to Prevent Blindness
Mid-Career Award, American Glaucoma Society
Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Award, American Glaucoma Society
Charles D. Phelps Award
Best Doctors in America
Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize, New York Academy of Medicine (co-author for winning manuscript)

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Wellcare
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Locations

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Fingert

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Fingert?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Fingert 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. John Fingert a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Fingert is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, 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. John Fingert specialize in?

While Dr. John Fingert is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. John Fingert accept my insurance?

Dr. John Fingert accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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

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