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Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
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Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
West Des Moines, IA
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19 years of experience
Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nielsen has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Eyelid Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Acute Endophthalmitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Abscess
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Navigate POS
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    Blue PPO

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
    5900 E University Ave Ste 202, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 262-3988
  3. 3 Marshalltown Medical Clinic
    309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (641) 754-6200
  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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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (3)

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May 11, 2024
Dr. Nielsen is very knowledgeable and competent. I trust him totally. I think he is the premier doctor for eye health.
Judy German — May 11, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Jared Nielsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nielsen's profile.

Dr. Nielsen frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Jared Nielsen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Regional Medical Center

    802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA