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Dr. Stephen Fox, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Stephen Fox, MD
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Dr. Stephen Fox, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Spencer, IA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Fox, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Spencer, IA.

About

Dr. Fox graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Fox, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Spencer, IA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Fox currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Kossuth Regional Health Center and Palo Alto County Hospital. Dr. Fox has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fox received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Fox's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fox is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Uveitis
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Extraocular Tenotomy
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Miosis
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Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cyclocryotherapy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
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Harada's Disease
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Hyphema
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Hypotropia
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Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trachoma
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Canthotomy
Cyclodiathermy
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Gaul Dermatology
    2004 Highway Blvd, Spencer, IA 51301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 262-2379
  2. 2 Spencer Psychiatry
    1200 1st Ave E Ste A, Spencer, IA 51301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 262-2379
  3. 3 Avera Holy Family Hospital
    826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 51334
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (712) 362-2631
  4. 4 Office
    804 Kenyon Rd Ste 100, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 576-7777

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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2005
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  • Ophthalmology
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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. Stephen Fox, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fox's profile.

Dr. Fox frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Corneal Diseases and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Fox, MD is affiliated with Spencer Municipal Hospital, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Avera Holy Family Hospital, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, Kossuth Regional Health Center and Palo Alto County Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Fox, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spencer Municipal Hospital

    1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA

  • Lakes Regional Healthcare

    2301 Highway 71, Spirit Lake, IA

  • Avera Holy Family Hospital

    826 N 8th St, Estherville, IA

  • Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

    1525 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA

  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center

    300 Sioux Valley Dr, Cherokee, IA

  • Kossuth Regional Health Center

    1515 S Phillips St, Algona, IA

  • Palo Alto County Hospital

    3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA