Dr. Jonathan Foster Russell

Ophthalmology

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

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. Riley Scott Bylund

Ophthalmology

West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Riley S. Bylund is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients across Iowa with both medical and surgical diseases of the retina. Based in West Des Moines, he treats a full spectrum of conditions—from common problems like diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration to complex retinal detachments—and performs advanced procedures including intravitreal injections and modern vitreoretinal surgery. Patients see him at multiple Wolfe Eye Clinic locations statewide, where he is known for clear communication and a steady, team-oriented approach to care. Dr. Bylund earned his BS at Brigham Young University and his medical degree at the Medical University of Kentucky, where he graduated with high honors. He completed ophthalmology residency at the Mason Eye Institute (University of Missouri) and advanced subspecialty training in the Wolfe Eye Clinic Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. Outside the operating room he enjoys time with his family and outdoor activities, which fuel his patient-centered outlook and long-term commitment to preserving vision for the communities he serves.