Dr. Austin Strohbehn

Dr. Ravi R. Pandit is a fellowship-trained, board-certified retina specialist who cares for patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. He provides both medical and surgical treatment, focusing on careful diagnosis and clear guidance for conditions that can threaten vision, from chronic retinal disease to urgent retinal problems. He completed ophthalmology residency training at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and pursued advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Pandit also holds an MPH, supporting a comprehensive approach to patient care and outcomes. In addition to managing complex retinal disease, Dr. Pandit has a special interest in surgical retina and ophthalmic trauma. Patients can expect thoughtful counseling on options such as intraocular injections, retinal laser procedures, and vitreoretinal surgery when appropriate, with an emphasis on preserving vision and long-term eye health.

Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa and a vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for both adults and children. He believes retina specialists have a unique privilege to use both mind and hands to restore sight, and he treats the full spectrum of retinal disease. Dr. Russell completed both his medical degree and doctorate at the University of California, San Francisco, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He went on to ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami and advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at Bascom Palmer. His clinical interests include complex retinal detachment repair, pediatric retinal surgery, severe ocular trauma, posterior uveitis, advanced retinal imaging, and emerging approaches such as retinal gene therapy. Patients value his clear explanations, evidence-based recommendations, and coordinated care with referring doctors.

Dr. Sushant Wagley is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease. Patients see him for sudden vision changes, diabetic eye disease, macular disorders, and retinal tears or detachments. Known for careful examination and step-by-step explanations, he focuses on evidence-based treatment plans that balance safety, vision outcomes, and each patient’s lifestyle. Originally from Kathmandu and raised in Michigan, Dr. Wagley earned his MD at Michigan State University and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, where he served as Chief Resident. He then pursued a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at VitreoRetinal Surgery (now Retina Consultants of Minnesota) in Minneapolis. He joined Iowa Retina Consultants in 2022 and remains active in research and teaching.