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Summary
Dr. Elizabeth Gauger is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and has been practicing for 16 years, developing expertise in treating a wide range of eye conditions. Her extensive experience allows her to provide thorough care for patients facing various vision challenges.
Dr. Gauger practices at multiple locations throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including the Iowa Eye Center and works with both Mercy Surgery Center in Hiawatha and Surgery Center Cedar Rapids. She focuses on treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and presbyopia. Her surgical skills include performing cataract surgery, and she utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate and monitor eye health.
Dr. Gauger practices at multiple locations throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including the Iowa Eye Center and works with both Mercy Surgery Center in Hiawatha and Surgery Center Cedar Rapids. She focuses on treating cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and presbyopia. Her surgical skills include performing cataract surgery, and she utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate and monitor eye health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- University Of Iowa
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Elizabeth Hester Gauger has 3 locationsIowa Eye Center Pc
1650 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402 Tel: (319) 362-3937
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 - 2:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed
Mercy Surgery Center
1195 BOYSON RD STE 3HIAWATHA, IA 52233Mon6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu6:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids
1075 1st Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52402Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Elizabeth Hester Gauger, MD | Dr. Brandon Andrew Bates | Dr. John Frederic Stamler, MD | Dr. Stephen Richard Russell, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 16 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Cedar Rapids , IA | Iowa City , IA | Iowa City , IA | Iowa City , IA |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elizabeth Hester Gauger
Medical Specialties
Dr. Elizabeth Hester Gauger has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Elizabeth Hester Gauger holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Gauger's NPI number is 1285950915.
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