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Dr. Christopher Sales, MD

Dr. Christopher Sales, MD

Ophthalmic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Sales, MD is an ophthalmic surgery specialist in Iowa City, IA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2010. He is affiliated with Iowa Health Care. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 130 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (130 reviews)

Practice

200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
Telehealth available
(319) 356-2861

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sales specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sales' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sales

4.6
130 ratings, 108 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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My appointment with Dr. Sales was very frustrating he has the knowledge but he is very arrogant, he does not allow me ask questions , he told me that he would write a mail to my glaucoma specialist whom referred him. I saw him twice the last visit was on February 6 2020 with the same results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jul 06, 2020
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Dr. Sales is a remarkable person who possesses and demonstrates in his practice, a combination of knowledge, professionalism and caring that is unmatched. I deem it a privilege and am grateful to have had him as my ophthalmologist and cornea specialist over the years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Yvonne Dennis – Jul 01, 2020
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Dr Sales takes a very serious interest in your health issues as well as you as a person... He’s willing to step out the box if necessary... A rare quality in today’s medical profession... He is relocating out of New York a loss for Cornell and for me. I wish him all the best on his new Journey...
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 29, 2020
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He is knowledge, kind and compassionate.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Elaine Calatayud – Jun 19, 2020
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Very helpful. And through. And knowledgeable
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2020
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I had a video visit with Dr. Sales last week. I had my dmek in Feb. 2020. He is such a knowledgeable cornea specialist. He is a very caring doctor who has his patients best interest always. I am so grateful to have had him as my surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Vivian – Apr 15, 2020
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Dr Sales is an extremely knowledgeable and talented Opthalmologist and corneal specialist! He is also the most caring physician I have ever had. I consider myself fortunate to be one of his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2020
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I had dmek surgery 2 & 3 years in each eye. I had a yearly visit with dr sales via video due to the coronavirus. We did the best we could without the benefit of testing. Dr Sales is a wonderful doctor and human being. He will be moving to Iowa in August leaving a giant gap in my life. It will be very difficult to find someone I have as much confidence in
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Teresa Verola – Apr 02, 2020
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Introductory to be established as a new patient with immune disorder issues. He listened and wrote up my issues and checked eye tissue. I will be following up as required.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2020
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the staff was excellent, there was little wait time as they gathered all info and exams needed for the doctor to see me. his manner was direct and reassuring, with a confidence that would reduce anyone's anxiety over this type of surgery
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lois – Mar 12, 2020
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My visit was a final check on how partial transplants in the corneas of both of my eyes were doing approximately 18 months after the last partial transplant. Both transplants were doing well, so well that Dr. Sales told me that I will probably not have to consult a corneal specialist again. This is due to Dr. Sales’ skill in performing the transplant operations and his fine post-operative care. He is an exceptionally capable and caring doctor and I consider myself very fortunate to have been one of his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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John Shroyer – Mar 09, 2020
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It was a great visit! I felt really good about my check up.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Smith – Mar 08, 2020
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Dr. Sales took time to explain the condition of my cornea and treatments.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2020
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This was another follow-up after my operation for my cornea. I have nothing but good thing to say again. He will be doing my other eye this year. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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New York, NY – Feb 10, 2020
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Dr. Sales is expertly knowledgeable and skilled, thorough, professionally curious, honest, and patient. All of these qualities and his kind attitude help me to feel trusting and optimistic from pre-surgery through current recovery. I am fortunate, and I greatly appreciate his integrity.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2020
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Dr. Christopher Sales is an excellent and compassionate doctor. He really listens to your concerns & takes the time to fully answer any questions. He performed 2 successful cataract operations on me & Zi am grateful for his expertise!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 31, 2020
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Prompt to the point Good recommendations for future care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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FRANCES BAST – Jan 24, 2020
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I know I’m in good hands with Dr. Sales. He is honest, so knowledgeable & a very sincere, understanding man/doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2020
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Dr. Sales is knowledgeable, professional, responds promptly to questions, and is friendly and personable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 20, 2020
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I was told by Dr. Sales "that medicine is not a science but an art". He actually told me to see another doctor in the practice who he guaranteed would perform the cataract surgery that I was told by 2 doctors that I need. He may be a great doctor, but I didn't see that side of him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 20, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

"Patients are at the center of our world at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology. They are our lifeblood, our family. It is our privilege not only to take care of them and to educate them about their health, but most of all, to get to know...read more

biography

Christopher S. Sales, M.D., M.P.H. is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Sales specializes in minimally-invasive corneal transplant surgery, vision correction with LASIK/PRK and advanced technology...read more

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Devers Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015

  • Stanford University Hospital And Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 2014

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2011

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010

  • Brown University

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IA 52242
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UI Heart and Vascular Center105 E 9th St Coralville, IA 52241
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Iowa Health Care

    200 Hawkins Dr
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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