Dr. Jared Nielsen

Vitreoretinal Surgeon · Wolfe Eye Clinic

Surgeon West Des Moines, IA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
19 years
since Jan 2007
Gender
Male

Experience

Vitreoretinal SurgeonCurrent
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Since Jan 2007 · 19 years · West Des Moines, IA

Education

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago
Univerisity of Hawai'i
Chicago Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Masters of Science (M.S.) combined
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

Clinical Research Healthcare Ophthalmology Medical Education Board Certified Medicine Surgery Strategic Planning Clinical Trials Public Speaking Hospitals Cancer Customer Service Team Building Leadership Pediatrics

About Wolfe Eye Clinic

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA

Professional Overview

Dr. Jared Nielsen is a Vitreoretinal Surgeon, currently affiliated with Wolfe Eye Clinic, based in West Des Moines, IA. As a surgeon, Dr. Nielsen contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in West Des Moines, IA. They have been with Wolfe Eye Clinic for 19 years. Dr. Nielsen holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Masters of Science (M.S.) combined and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Healthcare, Ophthalmology, Medical Education, Board Certified. Wolfe Eye Clinic operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The West Des Moines, IA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Jared Nielsen is one of them.
  • 137 Surgeons are based in IA (out of 11,588 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 17 contacts at Wolfe Eye Clinic are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Surgeon compensation in IA: $353,000 – $744,000 (median $516,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Surgeons in IA: The Iowa Clinic (7), University Of Iowa (4), Iowa Ortho (4).
  • 3% of Surgeons in IA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 64% of Surgeons in IA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Jared Nielsen located?

Dr. Jared Nielsen is based in West Des Moines, IA. They are currently affiliated with Wolfe Eye Clinic.

What is Dr. Jared Nielsen's specialty?

Dr. Jared Nielsen specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Vitreoretinal Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Jared Nielsen currently work?

Dr. Jared Nielsen currently works at Wolfe Eye Clinic. They have been there for 19 years.

What is Dr. Jared Nielsen's educational background?

Dr. Jared Nielsen attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business and Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine.

How do I contact Dr. Jared Nielsen for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Surgeon in IA?

Surgeons in IA typically earn $353,000 to $744,000 annually, with a median of $516,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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