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Summary
Dr. Downes graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 2011. She works in Iowa City, IA and specializes in Optometry. Dr. Downes is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- Southern College Of Optometry
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics Retina And Vitreous Clinic
200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242Mon8:00 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
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| Dr. Sara Jo Downes, OD | Dr. Parinaz Shams, MD | Dr. Brandon Glen Stalzer, MD | Dr. Samer Nour-Iddin Arafat, MD |
| Optometry | Optometry | Optometry | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 15 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Iowa City , IA | Iowa City , IA | Iowa City , IA | Cedar Rapids , IA |
| Med School: Southern College Of Optometry | Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sara Jo Downes
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Sara Jo Downes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Sara Jo Downes has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Sara Jo Downes holds an active medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Doctor Of Optometry with an active medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Downes' NPI number is 1578850038.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Sara Downes affiliated with?
- Dr. Sara Downes is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
- Does Dr. Sara Downes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Sara Downes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. Sara Downes accepting new patients?
- Dr. Sara Downes has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Sara Downes accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sara Downes accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Sara Downes's office located?
- Dr. Sara Downes's office is located at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242.
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