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Department Residency Leadership

Keith D. Carter, MD, Department ChairWelcome to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Ophthalmology, I am glad you have decided to find out more information about our top-ranked institution. We are proud to have a Residency program ranked in the top 5 in the country by Ophthalmology Times. With five residents graduating from our three-year training program each year, along with 12 fellows, we feel we have a large part in shaping the future of ophthalmology.

With over 56,000 square feet on two floors of the Pomerantz Family Pavilion and multiple off-site clinic and laboratory locations, our more than 60 full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty invite you to learn more about our institution.

We hope that the information in this site helps to answer some of your questions about Iowa City and UIHC, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have more questions.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you in the future, thank you again for your interest in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

Keith D. Carter, MD
Lillian C. O'Brien and Dr. C.S. O'Brien Chair in Ophthalmology


Pavlina Kemp, portrait

Pavlina S. Kemp, MD
Residency Program Director and Director of Medical Student Education
Rodolfo N. Perez Jr, MD, and Margaret Perez Professor in Ophthalmology Education

Tom Oetting, portrait

Thomas A. Oetting, MS, MD
Associate Residency Program Director


Laura L. Pitlick

Laura L. Pitlick
Residency Coordinator