
Dr. Matthew P Rauen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6200 WESTOWN PKWY WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266About
Dr. Matthew Rauen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Rauen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rauen can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Rauen can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Refractive Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Iowa, Cornea/External Disease 2009
Dr. Matthew P Rauen M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 Hawkins Dr
200 Hawkins Dr -Iowa City, IA 52242Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Jean B Spencer M.D.6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier M.D.5901 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Steven C Johnson MD6200 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Christopher Frederick Blodi MD1501 50th St West Des Moines IA 50266
- Mr. Todd Whitney Heilskov MD1501 50th St West Des Moines IA 50266
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309