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Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD

(896 Ratings)

Specializes in: Glaucoma

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: complex cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, glaucoma, and more.

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 356-3938

Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD is an ophthalmologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in glaucoma. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Some issues Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	88
eye procedures	183

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

doctor visit	101
eye procedures	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Iowa City, IA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	335
eye procedures	701
ultrasound (sonogram)	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	15
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	13
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2015. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 896 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Pouw, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$113 AcrySof $94	ORA $19
Allergan, Inc.	$56 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $56
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$41 Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $41
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$38 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $38

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$248

Biography

Dr. Andrew Pouw is a specialist in glaucoma in Iowa City, IA. These areas are among his clinical interests: complex cataract surgery, glaucoma, and glaucoma surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Pouw attended medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Mandarin. Dr. Pouw is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.