Andrew Steffensmeier MD

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Physician

5901 Westown PkwySte 200West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone+1 515-225-3546
Fax+1 515-224-5946

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Summary

Dr. Andrew Steffensmeier is an ophthalmologist located in West Des Moines, IA, specializing in anterior segment, cataract-related, and oculo-plastic & orbital reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Since 2008, he has been with Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP. Dr. Steffensmeier is experienced in managing conditions like diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, and cataracts, and in performing refractive surgeries. He has a notable publication on vitreous injections of pegaptanib sodium and holds the Fellow (FAAO) distinction from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification IntelleChart, MDIntelleSys, A Nextech Company, 2017
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

21 citations
Vitreous injections of pegaptanib sodium triggering allergic reactions.
Andrew C.G. Steffensmeier, Antoine Azar, Jeffrey J. Fuller, Barbara A. Muller, Stephen R. Russell
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2007-03-01