Dr. Christina Gillmor

Kanwal Singh Matharu, MD, is an assistant professor and ophthalmologist at University of Iowa Health Care with expertise spanning cornea and external eye disease, refractive surgery, and uveitis. He values listening closely to patients’ concerns and partnering on solutions, noting that eyesight is precious and deserves thoughtful, individualized care. Dr. Matharu earned a BA in molecular biology from Princeton University and an MD from McGovern Medical School in Houston. He completed an ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by fellowships in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at UPMC and in Global Ophthalmology at Stanford University. His practice includes advanced corneal transplantation and reconstruction techniques, management of inflammatory eye disease, and vision-correcting procedures. He is committed to research and health-equity initiatives, and provides care at Iowa River Landing and the main medical center in Iowa City.

Dr. Thomas M. Meirick is a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at Wolfe Eye Clinic. He helps patients with corneal disease, visually significant cataract, and refractive needs, offering options that range from advanced cataract surgery to laser vision correction and corneal transplantation. Patients value his clear counseling on risks, benefits, and realistic visual goals. An Iowa native, Dr. Meirick earned his MD at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Washington, and pursued a Cornea, Refractive, and Anterior Segment fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants. He sees patients across multiple Wolfe Eye Clinic locations in the Des Moines area and remains active in research and national meetings.

Dr. Carlton Fenzl is a board-certified ophthalmologist who focuses on cataract surgery and corneal disease, including conditions that can affect the clarity and comfort of the eye. He evaluates vision changes from cataracts, discusses lens options in plain language, and helps patients choose a plan that fits their lifestyle. He also treats corneal disorders that may require specialized medical care or corneal transplant surgery. Dr. Fenzl completed fellowship training at the University of Utah’s Moran Eye Center and earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. His clinical interests include corneal transplantation, keratoconus care, and modern surgical approaches designed to restore vision and improve day-to-day function.