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Dr. Richard Wilkins Yemm
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Richard Yemm
Ophthalmology
Bettendorf, IA
Areas of Expertise
Cataract Evaluation and Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Exams and Chronic Disease Management
Diabetic Eye Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgical Evaluation
Perioperative Lens Counseling
About Me
Dr. Richard Yemm is a cataract surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist serving patients in the Quad Cities. He provides individualized medical and surgical eye care with a focus on restoring clear vision and supporting long-term eye health. On each visit, Dr. Yemm explains findings in plain language, reviews options and helps patients choose a plan that fits their needs and lifestyle.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, completed an internal medicine internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, and finished his ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. At Eye Surgeons Associates, Dr. Yemm performs cataract surgery and offers evaluation and treatment for a broad range of conditions seen in general and retina clinics. Patients value his steady surgical technique, thoughtful counseling and easy-to-reach care across practice locations in Iowa and Illinois.
Training
OphthalmologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineResidency- Medical Doctor (MD)University of Illinois College of Medicine at PeoriaMedical School
BS, Molecular and Cellular BiologyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CO, IA, IL
- License Numbers:TL 0006167, 47090, 036152654


