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Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD
4.4 (368 Ratings)
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Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Christiansen graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Christiansen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. At present, Dr. Christiansen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 368 times. Dr. Christiansen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Christiansen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Blurred Vision
Chemical Burn - Eyes
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Chronic Eye Diseases
Color Blindness
Congenital Glaucoma
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dilatation
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Strain
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Dystrophy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Nerve Disorder
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Poor Color Vision
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Refractive Error
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Strabismus
Stye
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Thyroid Disease
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Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Exams
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Diabetic Eye Exam
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Retinal Testing
Soft Contact Lenses
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSmart
  • Medicaid
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Medicare
  • Altius Health Plans
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Select Med Select Med
  • Public Employees Health Plan
  • EMI Health
  • First Choice Health
  • EyeMed Vision Care
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Wolfe Eye Clinic
    6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  2. 2 Boone County Hospital Swing Bed
    1015 Union St, Boone, IA 50036
  3. 3 Office
    800 E 1st St Ste 2500, Ankeny, IA 50021
  4. 4 Office
    6100 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  5. 5 Marshalltown Medical Clinic
    309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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Sep 18, 2024
Organized team and showed empathetic demeanor.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
    2001
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Eye Center
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christiansen's profile.

Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD is affiliated with Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

Yes, Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA