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Dr. Steven Anderson, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 60
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Dr. Steven Anderson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Ames, IA
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33 years of experience
Dr. Steven Anderson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Anderson graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota. Dr. Steven Anderson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, IA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Anderson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Story County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center and Van Diest Medical Center. Dr. Anderson has experience treating conditions like Cataract and Senile Cataracts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Anderson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Anderson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Anderson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
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Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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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 Office
    804 Kenyon Rd Ste 100, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 576-7777
  3. 3 Hansen Family Hospital
    920 S Oak St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 542-7956
  4. 4 Office
    6100 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-8685

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May 26, 2025
Dr Anderson was very thorough and very professional.
— May 26, 2025
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Steven Anderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Anderson's profile.

Dr. Anderson frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract and Senile Cataracts. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Steven Anderson, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Franklin General Hospital, Hansen Family Hospital, Story County Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center and Van Diest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Steven Anderson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, 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

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA

  • Van Diest Medical Center

    2350 Hospital Dr, Webster City, IA