Dr. Karen M. Gehrs
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 34 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1987
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1669473732
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs MD
Ophthalmologist
She is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Chalazion, Dry Eyes, Eye Floaters, Farsightedness, Usher Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669473732. Appointment can be made via the phone number (319) 356-2864. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Karen M. Gehrs.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Chalazion
- Color Blindness
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Herpes of the Eye
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Scleritis
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen M. Gehrs
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Karen M. Gehrs as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jan 15, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferredtier | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Karen M. Gehrs is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1987
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Karen M. Gehrs affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS.
What conditions does Dr. Karen M. Gehrs treat?
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs provides treatment for Astigmatism, Chalazion, Dry Eyes, Eye Floaters, Farsightedness, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Karen M. Gehrs?
Dr. Karen M. Gehrs's office is located at 200 Hawkins Drive in Iowa City, IA 52242.
Does Dr. Karen M. Gehrs accept patients with Medica?
Yes, Dr. Karen M. Gehrs is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.