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Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD

Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gregory Christiansen, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Boone County Hospital and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 370 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (370 reviews)

Practice

6200 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 223-8685

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Christiansen specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Christiansen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Christiansen

4.4

370 ratings, 56 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Marilynn Van Vliete – Apr 03, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sep 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Paula Lange – Jun 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Cheryl – Jun 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 08, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2024
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What could be improved
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Randy – May 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rod S – May 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Bob – Apr 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Deanna – Apr 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Paul – Mar 29, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Barbara – Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 13, 2024
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

We strive to provide great clinical and surgical eye care in the Salt Lake Valley.  It is our goal to treat every patient with respect and provide positive outcomes while managing conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease,...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • Duke University Eye Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • Mayo Clinic Graduate School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • University Of Utah

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member

  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member

  • Utah Ophthalmology Society, Member

  • Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member

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Locations

Practice

Wolfe Eye Clinic6200 Westown Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266
1

Practice

MMSc Ventures Inc309 E Church St Marshalltown, IA 50158
2

Practice

Office800 E 1st St Ste 2500 Ankeny, IA 50021
3
Boone County Hospital1015 Union St Boone, IA 50036
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St
    Boone, IA 50036

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way
    Marshalltown, IA 50158

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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