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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

  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Ophthalmology
    University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
    Medical School
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CO, IA, IL
  • License Numbers:
    TL 0006167, 47090, 036152654

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