Summary

Dr. Elizabeth Brown is an ophthalmologist with 34 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency training at LDS Hospital. Dr. Brown speaks English and brings more than three decades of expertise to her practice.

Dr. Brown practices at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, and maintains hospital affiliations with VA Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines Division. She specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. Her procedural expertise includes performing eye exams, dilated eye exams, and providing sedation services for patient comfort. Patients have given Dr. Brown an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 34 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • L D S Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.9 
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34 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, German, English Speaks English
Des Moines , IAAmes , IADes Moines , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elizabeth Ann Brown

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Brown has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elizabeth Ann Brown has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

L D S Hospital

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 1992

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Dr. Elizabeth Brown speaks English.
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