Christopher Fortenbach, MD, PhD

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4.8 out of 5
147 ratings
2 reviews

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Christopher Fortenbach, MD, PhD

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Medical and surgical retina care
  • Eye and retina care

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

147 ratings
4.8 out of 5

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2 reviews
May 7, 2025

I could not ask for any better care and understanding I give them a 10

May 2, 2025

The best medical provider experience I have ever had!

About Christopher R Fortenbach

Christopher Fortenbach, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. As a vitreoretinal surgeon, Dr. Fortenbach has the privilege to deliver patient-centered clinical care and to develop new treatments for vision loss to help his patients maintain their quality of life. 

Dr. Fortenbach’s clinical expertise includes vitreoretinal and macular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal diseases, and retinal detachments and tears.

Personal Interests

Dr. Fortenbach enjoys spending time with his family, backpacking, cycling, tennis, and cooking.

Education and Training

  • University of Iowa Hospital
    Residency, 2021, Ophthalmology
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    Internship, 2018, Internal Medicine
  • University of California - Davis Office of the University Registrar
    Medical Education, 2017
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Ophthalmology Fellowship
    Fellowship, Ophthalmology
  • University of California Davis
    Ph.D

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, 2023, American Board of Ophthalmology