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Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgery*
5.0 (75)
Map Pin Small West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD

Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Cornea & Refractive Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with Clarke County Hospital, Dallas County Hospital and Lucas County Health Center. Dr. Rauen, completed a residency at University Of Iowa Department Of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Patients rated Dr. Rauen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rauen works at Practice in West Des Moines, IA with other offices in Ankeny, IA, Marshalltown, IA and Ames, IA. They frequently treat conditions like Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rauen'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 (515) 676-7014
  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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  • Clarke County Hospital
  • Dallas County Hospital
  • Lucas County Health Center

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Treatment frequency



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Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Cornea Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Cataract
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Corneal Ulcer
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
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Senile Cataracts
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cornea Transplant
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tonic Pupil
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
LASIK
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No-Stitch Corneal Transplantation (DLEK)
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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    About Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1922216621
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of Iowa-Cornea Transplantation, Refractive Surgery, External Eye Diseases
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Iowa Department Of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Of Iowa Department Of Internal Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Loras College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Rauen has seen patients for Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rauen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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