Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier M.D.
Ophthalmologist
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier is an ophthalmologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Steffensmeier specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Steffensmeier 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. Steffensmeier 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
UNIV OF IA ROY J & L CARVER COM 2004
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2004
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 2004
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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