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Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgery*MaleAge 46

Cornea & Refractive Surgery*

Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD is a cornea & refractive surgery specialist in West Des Moines, IA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Clarke County Hospital and Dallas County Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD

Practice

6200 WESTOWN PKWY West Des Moines, IA 50266

Accepting new patients

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Dr. Rauen's Reviews

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5.0

62 ratings, 49 with a written review
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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
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Mar 02, 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
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Nov 11, 2023
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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
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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
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May 30, 2023
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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
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May 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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May 10, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
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May 02, 2023
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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
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Apr 29, 2023
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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
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Dolores Salz – Mar 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Feb 04, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Feb 01, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Barb H – Jan 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Debbie G – Dec 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Dec 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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About Me

Care Philosophy

My goal is to deliver the most advanced eyecare in Des Moines (LASIK, cataract, cornea transplantation). Our practice prides inself on using the region's...Read more

Specialties*

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cataract Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology

University Of Iowa-Cornea Transplantation, Refractive Surgery, External Eye Diseases

Fellowship Hospital, 2010

University Of Iowa Department Of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Residency Hospital, 2009

University Of Iowa Department Of Internal Medicine

Internship Hospital, 2006

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Internship Hospital, 2006

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Medical School, 2005

Doris Duke Research Fellowship-Inherited Eye Diseases

2003

Loras College

Undergraduate School, 2000

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology Fellow of the Year Award, 2010
  • University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology Medical Student Teaching Award, 2010
  • Physician Leadership Program: Eye Bank Association of America, 2011
  • University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology Medical Student Teaching Award, 2009

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    Dr. Rauen's office is located at 6200 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50266. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD speak?

    Dr. Matthew Rauen, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

    Locations

    Practice

    Wolfe Eye Clinic6200 WESTOWN PKWY West Des Moines, IA 50266
    1

    Practice

    Office800 E 1st St Ste 2500 Ankeny, IA 50021
    2

    Practice

    Marshalltown Medical Clinic309 E Church St Marshalltown, IA 50158
    3

    Practice

    Eye Care Optical LLC2020 Philadelphia St Ames, IA 50010
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dallas County Hospital

    610 10th St
    Perry, IA 50220

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

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Clarke County Hospital

    800 S Fillmore St
    Osceola, IA 50213
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Lucas County Health Center

    1200 N 7th St
    Chariton, IA 50049

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

    98%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    11% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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