Specialty: Ophthalmology
About:
Dr. Christopher L. Haupert is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with Iowa Retina Consultants. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Emory University School of Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed fellowship training in surgical retina and vitreous at Duke University.
Dr. Haupert has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, including President of the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology and Councilor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional and national clinical conferences.
Areas of Expertise:
Vitreoretinal surgery
Medical and surgical retina care
Macular degeneration
Retinal disease and detachment
Vitreous disorders
Ophthalmic surgery
Education:
Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Internship: Transitional Year Internship, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1994–1995
Residency: Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1995–1998
Fellowship:
Fellowship in Surgical Retina and Vitreous, Duke University Hospital, 1998–2000
Fellow Designation:
Fellow, American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS)
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO Fellow)
Professional Memberships:
American Society of Retina Specialists
Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointment:
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Iowa
Primary Practice Location:
Iowa Retina Consultants
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