Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. James R. Singer is a board-certified surgical retina specialist who focuses on diseases affecting the macula, retina, and vitreous. He evaluates and treats a wide range of retinal conditions, and he works closely with patients to explain what is happening in the back of the eye and what treatments may help protect or restore vision.
Dr. Singer earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency training through Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Metro Health Hospital. He then completed an AUPO-accredited fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to clinical care, he has been involved in education and scholarly work, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and contributing to ophthalmology textbook chapters.
Training
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Associated Retina Consultants (Phoenix, Arizona)
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
Michigan State University
Residency
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Medical School
B.S. and B.A. (Pre-Medicine, Integrative Physiology, Sociology)
University of Iowa
Undergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IA
- License Numbers
- DO-04792
