Dr. Matthew P Rauen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
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
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