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 top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 112 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Fingert has published 112 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. John Fingert's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
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
- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Fingert isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Fingert isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Fingert isElite. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- Axenfeld-Rieger SyndromeDr. Fingert isDistinguished. Learn about Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Coloboma of Optic PapillaDr. Fingert isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Papilla.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Fingert isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Fingert isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AlbinismDr. Fingert isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- AniridiaDr. Fingert isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
- CataractDr. Fingert isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Congenital CataractDr. Fingert isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.