Summary

Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating complex eye conditions, particularly those affecting the retina. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Kartvelishvili is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kartvelishvili practices at multiple Wolfe Eye Clinic locations across Iowa, including Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Marshalltown, Hiawatha, and Ottumwa, and maintains an affiliation with UnityPoint Health. He focuses on treating diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. His expertise includes advanced retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatments for serious eye conditions. Patients rate him 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 19 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili has 6 locations

Wolfe Eye Clinic

2225 Mormon Trek Blvd Ste 100Iowa City, IA 52246
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wolfe Eye Clinic

516 Division St Ste 120Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wolfe Eye Clinic

309 E Church StMarshalltown, IA 50158
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wolfe Eye Clinic Cedar Rapids

1195 Boyson Rd Ste 200Hiawatha, IA 52233
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wolfe Eye Clinic Ottumwa

1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 110Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Surgery Center

1195 Boyson Rd Ste 3Hiawatha, IA 52233
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
19 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Iowa City , IACedar Rapids , IAOklahoma City , OKIowa City , IA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Dr. Alex Kartvelishvili holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Kartvelishvili's NPI number is 1215124706.

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