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. Sushant Wagley

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Sushant Wagley is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease. Patients see him for sudden vision changes, diabetic eye disease, macular disorders, and retinal tears or detachments. Known for careful examination and step-by-step explanations, he focuses on evidence-based treatment plans that balance safety, vision outcomes, and each patient’s lifestyle. Originally from Kathmandu and raised in Michigan, Dr. Wagley earned his MD at Michigan State University and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, where he served as Chief Resident. He then pursued a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at VitreoRetinal Surgery (now Retina Consultants of Minnesota) in Minneapolis. He joined Iowa Retina Consultants in 2022 and remains active in research and teaching.

Dr. Timothy Boyce

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Iowa City, IA

Dr. Timothy M. Boyce is a vitreoretinal surgeon at University of Iowa Health Care who cares for people with complex medical and surgical retina conditions. He involves patients in shared decision-making and has special clinical and research interests in uveitis and inherited retinal diseases. In clinic and in the operating room, he treats disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes, and retinal detachment, and performs advanced vitreoretinal surgery tailored to each person’s needs. Dr. Boyce earned his MD from the University of Oklahoma and completed ophthalmology residency at the Casey Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. He then pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Iowa. He also holds a BS in Neuroscience from the University of Miami.