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James Davison, MD, Ophthalmology, Marshalltown, IA

James A Davison MD FACS

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery


Senior Surgeon

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  • 309 E Church StMarshalltown, IA 50158

  • Phone+1 641-754-6200

  • Fax+1 641-752-7420

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Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1976
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaBA, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, 1970 - 1972
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse1968 - 1970
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse1968 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1977 - 2017
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1977 - 1993
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Best Paper of Session ASCRS, 2012
  • Surgicus Golden Hands Award David J. Kelman Research Foundation, 1986
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Publications & Presentations

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Other

  • Steps to success in implanting toric IOLs. (This strategy before, during and after surgery can improve patient outcomes. 
    Davison JA, Ophthalmology Management, pp. 54-58
    11/1/2013
  • In Situ Sculpting Enhances Cataract Surgery. 
    Davison JA, Ophthalmol Times
    10/1/2013
  • Achieving best visual outcomes with a monofocal intraocular lens. 
    Davison JA, US Ophthalmic Review (Touch Briefings) vol 4;1
    1/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Improving Efficiency with Advances in Phaco Technology
    Improving Efficiency with Advances in Phaco TechnologySeptember 21st, 2021
  • The Persistent Problem of Dysphotopsias
    The Persistent Problem of DysphotopsiasSeptember 10th, 2018

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