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Dr. George Clavenna, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. George Clavenna, DO
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Dr. George Clavenna, DO is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. George Clavenna, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 55
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. George Clavenna, DO is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.

About

Dr. Clavenna graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. George Clavenna, DO is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Clavenna currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Clavenna has experience treating conditions like Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Clavenna received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Clavenna's office accepts new patients. Dr. Clavenna is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
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Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Erosion
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Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound
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 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3121
  3. 3 Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
    3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 271-1732
  4. 4 Office
    5900 E University Ave Ste 202, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 262-3988

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4.6
Based on 22 Reviews
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Jan 30, 2025
My first appointment with Dr. Clavenna. He was very thorough in the exam, very good at explaining everything, very kind. Gave me plenty of time to ask questions and answered them well. I felt he really cared about his patients.
— Jan 30, 2025
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Clavenna, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Clavenna's profile.

Dr. Clavenna frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Clavenna, DO is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. George Clavenna, DO holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA