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Dr. Louis Scallon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Louis Scallon, MD
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Dr. Louis Scallon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Louis Scallon, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Scallon graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Louis Scallon, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, IA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Scallon currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Story County Medical Center and Van Diest Medical Center. At present, Dr. Scallon received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Scallon's office accepts new patients. Dr. Scallon is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Optical LLC
    2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 232-2450
  2. 2 Marshalltown Medical Clinic
    309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 754-6200

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Feb 17, 2023
Dr Scallon was just the best there is - clear and patient and extraordinarily competent and very friendly with patients - I miss my visits with him - He took very good care of me and my eyes
Nelle Blain — Feb 17, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2005
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Louis Scallon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Scallon's profile.

Dr. Louis Scallon, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Story County Medical Center and Van Diest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Louis Scallon, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center

    300 Sioux Valley Dr, Cherokee, IA

  • Franklin General Hospital

    1720 Central Ave E, Hampton, IA

  • Hansen Family Hospital

    920 S Oak St, Iowa Falls, IA

  • Story County Medical Center

    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA

  • Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr, Webster City, IA