Jordan Gross, M.D.

Dr. Gross grew up in Osage, Iowa and did his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa. He went on to receive his masters in public health and medical degree from the University of Iowa as well. He then completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gross enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his wife, twin sons and daughter.

David Muller, M.D.

Dr. Muller grew up in Tipton, Iowa and did his undergraduate studies at Iowa State University. He received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency training at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon.

Brian Privett, M.D.

Brian Privett, M.D. joined the Iowa Eye Center in 2011 after completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa. A native of Kennett, MO, he attended medical school at the University of Missouri. Dr. Privett is a past president of the Iowa Medical Society and the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology. He currently serves on Iowa’s delegation for the American Medical Association. In his personal life, Dr. Privett enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is the Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 9 and serves on the Council Executive Board. He is also on the board of directors of Orchestra Iowa. He enjoys playing golf, singing, and playing piano.

David Puk, M.D.

Dr. Puk received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Puk enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons and two daughters.

Jeffrey Maassen, M.D.

Dr. Maassen grew up in Mason City, Iowa and did his undergraduate studies at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology there. Dr. Maassen enjoys running, gourmet cooking, photography and spending time with his wife, son and two daughters.

Michael Hall, M.D.

Dr. Hall received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Michigan. He completed a fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Corneal and External Diseases. Before his residency he served as a General Medical Officer in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Hall enjoys fishing, shooting sports and spending time with his wife and four teenage boys.

Elizabeth Gauger, M.D.

Dr. Gauger is a native Iowan and current Cedar Rapids ophthalmologist. She received her Medical degree from the University of Iowa, did her residency at Gunderson Lutheran in La Crosse, WI and did her ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She most recently completed a Global Eye Care Fellowship at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, OK. As part of her studies, and as a volunteer, she has provided care in Africa, Honduras, India and China. Dr. Gauger is fluent in Spanish.