Christopher Lawrence Haupert MD

Retinal Disease

Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Iowa Retina Consultants

1501 50th StSte 133West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone+1 515-222-6400
Fax+1 515-222-6406

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Summary

Christopher Haupert, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in West Des Moines, IA, with a focus on retinal diseases. He completed his medical education at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, followed by an internship at Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis and a residency in ophthalmology at Emory University. His fellowship in surgical retina and vitreous was at Duke University. Dr. Haupert has expertise in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and a variety of other diseases of the retina and vitreous, some of which require vitreoretinal surgery. His research includes numerous peer-reviewed publications on retinal surgery and diseases. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1998 - 2000
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
Ascension St Vincent Hospital IndianapolisInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1994

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Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1998 - 2000
GA State Medical License 1995 - 1999
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
INTERFERON-β-ASSOCIATED RETINOPATHY.
Javier S. Martinez de Aragon, Jose S. Pulido, Christopher L. Haupert, Christopher F. Blodi, Jared S. Nielsen
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2009-01-01
5 citations
Optimal laser power to rupture Bruch's membrane and the retinal vein in the pig.
Christopher L Haupert, Hans E. Grossniklaus, Nariman Sharara, Michael G. Davidson, Arjumand B. Syed
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging. 2003-03-01
23 citations
Hypotony caused by scleral buckle erosion in Marfan syndrome.
Vincent A. Deramo, Christopher L Haupert, Sharon Fekrat, Eric A. Postel
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2001-09-01