Thomas A Oetting MD MS

Anterior Segment Related

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology University Iowa College of Medicine

200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-384-9958
Fax+1 319-353-7699

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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 Health Care Medical CenterResidency, 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

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Certifications & Licensure

IA State Medical License 1992 - 2028
NC State Medical License 1995 - 1998
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

AAO Secretariat Award AAO, 2022
GME Leadership Impact Award University of Iowa, 2022
ASCRS Educator Award ASCRS, 2021

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

An Investigation into the Low Use Rate of Immediate Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgeries in the U.S.
Chaerim Kang, Angela S Zhu, T Michael Kashner, Thomas A Oetting, Patrick J Morhun
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2026-06-16
Comprehensive Adult Medical Eye Evaluation Preferred Practice Pattern®.
David K Wallace, Christina J Flaxel, Steven J Gedde, Deborah S Jacobs, Laura J Kopplin
Ophthalmology. 2026-04-01
1 citations
Assessment of Differential Diagnoses for Oculoplastics Cases Produced by Large Language Models.
Jeffrey C Peterson, Sruti S Rachapudi, Sasha Hubschman, Kevin Heinze, Thomas Oetting
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025-08-11