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Dr. Derek Bitner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
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Dr. Derek Bitner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 41
West Des Moines, IA
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Dr. Derek Bitner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Derek Bitner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Bitner currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Spencer Municipal Hospital, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Keokuk County Health Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Palo Alto County Hospital, Pella Regional Health Center, UnityPoint Health Marshalltown and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Bitner has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Exotropia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bitner received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Bitner's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bitner is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
Exotropia
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Lazy Eye
Exotropia
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Lazy Eye
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Exotropia
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Astigmatism
Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Tear Duct Disorders
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
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Brown Syndrome
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Chalazion
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Chorioretinitis
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Endophthalmitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Wolfe Eye Clinic
    6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-8685
  2. 2 Office
    800 E 1st St Ste 2500, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 676-7014
  3. 3 Office
    6100 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-8685
  4. 4 Office
    800 E 1st St Ste 2500, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (833) 474-5850
  5. 5 Marshalltown Medical Clinic
    309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 754-6200
  6. 6 Eye Care Optical LLC
    2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 232-2450

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Sep 19, 2024
Dr Bitner is thorough and takes the time to answer all our questions in ways we understand. My daughter gets anxious going to the Dr and he has always put her at ease.
Londa VG — Sep 19, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Bitner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bitner's profile.

Dr. Bitner frequently treats the following conditions: Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Exotropia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Bitner, MD is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Spencer Municipal Hospital, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Grinnell Regional Medical Center, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, Keokuk County Health Center, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, Mercyone Centerville Medical Center, Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Palo Alto County Hospital, Pella Regional Health Center, UnityPoint Health Marshalltown and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Bitner, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St, Lawrence, KS

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA

  • Avera Holy Family Hospital

    826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Cass County Memorial Hospital

    1501 E 10th St, Atlantic, IA

  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center

    300 Sioux Valley Dr, Cherokee, IA

  • Franklin General Hospital

    1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA

  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center

    210 4th Ave, Grinnell, IA

  • Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

    1000 15th St N, Humboldt, IA

  • Keokuk County Health Center

    23019 Highway 149, Sigourney, IA

  • Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

    1002 S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA

  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Centerville, IA

  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center

    204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA

  • Palo Alto County Hospital

    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA

  • Pella Regional Health Center

    404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA