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Dr. Matthew James Thurtell M.B.B.S., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Matthew James Thurtell M.B.B.S.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(2)
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA, 52242
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5/5

About

Dr. Matthew Thurtell is an ophthalmologist practicing in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Thurtell specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thurtell 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. Thurtell 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 Sydney 2001

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Electroretinography, Multifocal Erg, Perimetry And More
  • Strabismus

Fellowships

  • Neuro-ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH   
  • Neuro-ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA  

Dr. Matthew James Thurtell M.B.B.S.'s Practice location

200 HAWKINS DR -
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
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New patients: 319-356-1951, 319-356-0363
Fax: 319-356-0363

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Patient Experience with Dr. Thurtell


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Dr. Matthew James Thurtell M.B.B.S. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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MERCY HOSPITALl

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