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Dr. Derek Bitner, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.8 (37)
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Overview of Dr. Derek Bitner, MD

Dr. Derek Bitner, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. Patients rated Dr. Bitner an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Bitner works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA with other offices in Ankeny, IA, Marshalltown, IA and Ames, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Esotropia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bitner's Office 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
    Office
    800 E 1st St Ste 2500, Ankeny, IA 50021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (833) 474-5850
  3. 3
    Marshalltown Medical Clinic
    309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 754-6200
  4. 4
    Eye Care Optical LLC
    2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 232-2450

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Spencer Municipal Hospital
  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
  • Avera Holy Family Hospital
  • Cherokee Regional Medical Center
  • Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center
  • Pella Regional Health Center
  • UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital
  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Strabismus
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Esotropia

Treatment frequency



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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Esotropia
Diplopia
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Exotropia
Astigmatism
Congenital Nystagmus
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Tear Duct Disorders
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Latent Nystagmus
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    4.8
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    About Dr. Derek Bitner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1134414709
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Bitner has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Bitner has seen patients for Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Esotropia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bitner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Bitner. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bitner.

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