Overview
Karen Gehrs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. Gehrs is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gehrs is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Karen M. Gehrs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Gehrs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Gehrs by calling their office at 319-356-8350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen M. Gehrs a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen M. Gehrs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Karen M. Gehrs specialize in?
While Dr. Karen M. Gehrs is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Karen M. Gehrs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen M. Gehrs has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Karen M. Gehrs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen M. Gehrs accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-8350 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Gehrs isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Gehrs isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- UveitisDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Gehrs isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Gehrs isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.