ThomasAOettingMDMS
Ophthalmology • Iowa City, IAAnterior Segment Related
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology University Iowa College of Medicine
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Office
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242Phone+1 319-384-9958Fax+1 319-353-7699
Summary
- Dr. Thomas Oetting is an ophthalmologist in Iowa City, IA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System. He served in the USAF as an electrical engineer following college at Duke University. He received graduate engineering and his medical degree from Duke University. He did his residency at the University of Iowa and stayed for the past 30 years. He specializes in complex cataract surgery and related disorders. He has received several awards for medical education and has a special interest in multimedia education and surgical simulation.
Education & Training
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
Mercy Hospital (St Louis)Internship, Transitional Year, 1991 - 1992
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1991
Duke University MSE, Artificial Intelligence, 1986 - 1987- Duke UniversityBSE, Computer Science Electrical Engineering, Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
IA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1995 - 1998- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- GME Leadership Impact Award University of Iowa, 2022
- AAO Secretariat Award AAO, 2022
- ASCRS Educator Award ASCRS, 2021
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsLinear posterior capsule opacification with the AcrySof intraocular lensMark A. Wolken, Thomas A. Oetting
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2001-11-01 - 3 citationsOral anxiolytics prior to routine resident cataract surgery eliminate need for intravenous sedation at a Veterans Affairs Hospital.Lauren E Hock, Sean Kennedy, Caroline W Wilson, Ann Polking, Jennifer Portwood
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2022-03-01 - 59 citationsUsing the Journal Club to teach and assess competence in practice-based learning and improvement: a literature review and recommendation for implementation.Andrew G. Lee, H. Culver Boldt, Karl C. Golnik, Anthony C. Arnold, Thomas A. Oetting
Survey of Ophthalmology. 2005-11-01
Press Mentions
You May Need That Procedure. But Do You Really Need an Escort?March 25th, 2023
Work-Life BalanceSeptember 18th, 2019
Editorial IntroductionsSeptember 8th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Association of University Professors of OphthalmologyMember
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