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Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 71
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Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dubuque, IA
Accepting new patients
81 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, IA.
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Dr. Fuerste graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1945 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, IA and has 81 years experience. Dr. Fuerste has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness and Conjunctival Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Fuerste's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fuerste is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Visual Field Defects
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Presbyopia
Drusen
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Accommodation Disorders
Farsightedness
Diplopia
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Excision of Chalazion
Heterophoria
Exophoria
Chalazion
Lazy Eye
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Glaucoma
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Strabismus
Stye
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Cataract
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Ocular Hypertension
Floaters
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Corneal Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Esotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Migraine
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Disorder of Choroid
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Blepharitis
Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma Surgery
Cataract Removal Surgery
Macular Hole
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Cancer
Ectropion of Eyelid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Foreign Body in Eye
Eye Pain
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Blepharoplasty
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Exotropia
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Chorioretinal Scars
Headache
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Optic Neuritis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Melanoma
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Alliance Select
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fuerste's profile.

Dr. Fuerste frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Astigmatism, Nearsightedness and Conjunctival Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center, Midwest Medical Center, Regional Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Fuerste, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1945
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • La Co/USC
    1983
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1986
Residency Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

    250 Mercy Dr, Dubuque, IA

  • Midwest Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Dr, Galena, IL

  • Regional Medical Center

    709 W Main St, Manchester, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital

    350 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA

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