Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences | University of Iowa Health Care
Ophthalmology • Iowa City, IA • Main clinic at Medical Center on the University Campus; additional services at Iowa River Landing locations
About
Summary: - The University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) is a private hospital and health care provider based in Iowa City, IA, offering comprehensive ophthalmology and visual sciences services as part of its adult and pediatric care, cancer center, and Carver College of Medicine affiliations. - UIHC operates 4 offices in the United States (primarily in Iowa City and Des Moines) and provides primary care, specialized treatments, and a broad range of medical services through its network. - Contact/footprint highlights: main HQ in Iowa City; patient-facing, B2C provider with multiple locations; main phone lines include 800-777-8442 and 319-335-3678. - For ophthalmology specifics, UIHC’s ophthalmology/visual sciences services are part of the broader University of Iowa Health Care system (Hospitals and Health Care industry; private ownership).
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Iowa City, US
Phone
1-319-356-2852 (main) or 1-800-777-8442 (for other requests)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report: 4 out of 5 (33 reviews)
- University of Iowa Health Care (provider profile): 4.90 out of 5 (2,740 ratings)
- University of Iowa Health Care (provider profile): 4.83 out of 5 (3,982 ratings)
- University of Iowa Health Care (provider profile): 4.73 out of 5 (630 ratings)
- University of Iowa Health Care (provider profile): 4.83 out of 5 (265 ratings)
- University of Iowa Health Care (provider profile): 4.75 out of 5 (1,844 ratings)
Patients praise
- Consistently high patient satisfaction ratings for individual providers, typically ranging from 4.7 to 4.9 out of 5 stars based on Press Ganey surveys.
- Reputation for high-quality surgical training and specialized care.
Common complaints
- In June 2026, the University of Iowa Health Care settled a medical malpractice lawsuit for over $300,000 regarding a 2021 eye surgery, though the settlement did not constitute an admission of liability.
"As retina specialists, we have the greatest job in the world: we use our minds and our hands to make blind people see."
— Dr. Jonathan F. Russell, UI Health Care provider profileSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ophthalmology Once Again Earns National Recognition | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Jul 29, 2025
- State of the Department | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Dec 21, 2025
- Sightlines on the Cutting Edge: Inside Clinical Trials at Iowa | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Mar 27, 2026
- UI Health Care ophthalmologist Ed Stone elected to the National Academy of Medicine | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Oct 20, 2025
- New Faculty 2025 | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Nov 5, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Wolfe Eye Clinic in Iowa City - What it is: A private eye care practice offering medical and surgical ophthalmology services, including LASIK and laser vision correction, with fellowship-trained surgeons. - Relationship to user query: Provides Iowa City-focused ophthalmology care under the Wolfe Eye Clinic network; part of a 14-office Iowa footprint, with a Cedar Falls, Ottumwa, Waterloo, and Marshalltown presence among others. - Key details: - Founded 1919; headquarters in Marshalltown, IA. - 14 offices in Iowa (Iowa City among them); contact and local appointment options available through Wolfe Eye Clinic. - Services include treatment of cataracts, age-related eye diseases, pediatric eye disorders, and LASIK. - Private, physician-led practice with experienced ophthalmologists; uses advanced eye-care technologies. - How to reach: Website wolfeeyeclinic.com; general contacts include multiple phone lines (e.g., 833-474-5850, 1-800-542-7956). For Iowa City location specifics, visit the Wolfe Eye Clinic site or call to confirm the Iowa City appointment details.
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