Dr. Jonathan Russell

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Iowa City, IA

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. Christina Gillmor

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Christina L. Gillmor is a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and LASIK surgeon at Wolfe Eye Clinic. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she cares for patients with complex corneal disorders and offers advanced transplant techniques including DMEK, DSAEK, and full-thickness PKP. Dr. Gillmor also performs cataract surgery, sutureless secondary intraocular lens placement, ocular surface tumor surgery, and laser vision correction. She graduated with highest distinction from the University of Iowa, earned her medical degree at the Carver College of Medicine, completed internship at Gundersen Health System, residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center (where she served as Chief Resident), and fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gillmor enjoys teaching, speaking, and mentoring trainees, and she remains active in service to underserved patients.

Dr. Thomas Meirick

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

West Des Moines, IA

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.