Dr. Matthew Rauen

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
West Des Moines, IA
(515) 223-8685
Accepts Medicare

Location

Wolfe Eye Clinic
6200 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Disease
PRK (Surface Ablation)
Clear Lens Exchange
Corneal Transplantation
Collagen Cross Linking
Astigmatism Correction
Multifocal/Trifocal Intraocular Lenses

Meet Dr. Matthew Rauen

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About Me

Dr. Matthew Rauen is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgery specialist. He focuses on conditions and surgeries involving the front portion of the eye, including cataracts, corneal diseases, and laser vision correction. Dr. Rauen values patient education and tailors treatment plans to individual goals, using advanced technologies such as laser-assisted cataract surgery, astigmatism-correcting intraocular lenses, and multifocal or trifocal lenses to reduce dependency on glasses.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Rauen is actively involved in the ophthalmic community. He serves as Associate Medical Director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank and holds leadership roles in national organizations including the Cornea Society and the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has been recognized as a Young Physician Leader and contributes to advancing the field through research and teaching.

Training

  • University of Iowa

    cornea, external disease and refractive surgery

    University of Iowa

    Fellowship
  • University of Iowa

    ophthalmology

    University of Iowa

    Residency
  • University of Iowa

    medical degree

    University of Iowa

    Medical School
  • Loras College

    Bachelor of Science in biological research

    Loras College

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Young Physician Leader

    Cornea Society

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IA
License Numbers
38345