Kent Baumann, MD

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Ophthalmology
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (506 Reviews)

Kent Baumann, MD, is an ophthalmology physician at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Baumann provides comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, and surgeries for all eye related conditions and diseases.

Eye Care Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

University of Iowa - College of Medicine - 1982

Residency

Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital, 1983 - 1986

Hospital Affiliations

  • MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
  • Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Ratings and Reviews

    Distribution

    5
    117 Comments
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    9 Comments
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    Question Rating Breakdown

    0.0
    "Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
    4.8
    "Provider gave enough information "
    4.8
    "Provider Listened"
    0.0
    "Trust Provider With Care"
    0.0
    "Provider Knew Medical History"
    0.0
    "Knew what to do if questions"
    4.8
    "Provider Would Recommend"
    4.9
    "Providers Courtesy and Respect"

    What Patients Are Saying

    5 Stars
    June 29, 2026
    "It was a very good medical visit!"
    5 Stars
    June 24, 2026
    "There is always something new to learn when I visit this doctor. I have a follow up appointment for additional information and analysis. Hoping this will answer my issue of dry eyes and other related issues."
    5 Stars
    June 24, 2026
    "Both the nurse and doctor were very informative and and explained things in detail."
    5 Stars
    June 22, 2026
    "Thanks for taking a small bump seriously."
    5 Stars
    June 11, 2026
    "Dr. Baumann and his staff were very, very informative and very courteous and very thorough. We respect and appreciate the whole staff very much. The whole experience was wonderful for us. [REDACTED] is my husband. This is wife, [REDACTED]. I would be very happy to recommend him to anyone."
    5 Stars
    June 08, 2026
    "Always great care at Medical Asssociates, nurses are always pleasant and helpful"
    5 Stars
    June 08, 2026
    "Keep up the good work! All I met with were 10+ Thanks for great service and caring"
    2 Stars
    June 04, 2026
    "I left with unanswered questions. He told me one thing at the previous appointment saying that an adjustment could be made within 3 months and now he says no adjustment. I will seek a second opinion and try to get answers elsewhere. Very nice doctor but not comfortable with sharing his expertise with patients. Now I may need to leave Medical Associates to seek answers."
    5 Stars
    June 01, 2026
    "The dr. was the best and he cared about me Thanks [REDACTED]"
    5 Stars
    May 21, 2026
    "Everyone was great. It took a little bit to get in on short notice but I am so glad we made it work. I had more wrong with me than I would have thought. Excellent explanation of what was being done and follow up by everyone, especially Doctor and Nurse."
    1 Stars
    May 20, 2026
    "Appointment at 4. Still hadn't seen the doctor at 5:10 when I finally just left."
    5 Stars
    May 18, 2026
    "All went good. Additional visits in the future, should be good."
    5 Stars
    May 18, 2026
    "Dr. Baumann and staff were very professional and kind. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    May 11, 2026
    "Explains everything very well. Very knowledgeable"
    5 Stars
    May 11, 2026
    "Thank you Excellent. They made a place for me in an urgent situation and I appreciate it greatly"
    5 Stars
    May 08, 2026
    "The staff, nurses and Doctor always listen to what you have to say. They make sure you understand what you need to do."
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2026
    "Dr Baumann is an excellent doctor and Is always helpful and courteous . Thank you for taking care of my Eyes??"
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2026
    "Dr Bauman was very thorough and knowledgeable! Nurse Jacqueline was very helpful and informative! I would highly recommend the care of both professionals!"
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2026
    "Friendly, knowledgeable and explained procedure"
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2026
    "It's great to be treated very nice and feel like it was a very good experience. I have confidence that I will have a very positive outcome."
    5 Stars
    May 07, 2026
    "Welcoming atmosphere and Dr. Baumann and staff were very accommodating and was treated with kindness and respect."
    5 Stars
    May 04, 2026
    "Very friendly nursing staff and the doctor. Took the time to explain the procedure and what to expect after"
    5 Stars
    April 30, 2026
    "Thought the nurse that did the preliminary test was extremely competent and pleasant."
    5 Stars
    April 29, 2026
    "The wait between seeing the nurses and actually seeing the doctor was 55 minutes. My total visit lasted over two hours."
    5 Stars
    April 27, 2026
    "Everyone was very helpful and made sure i was comfortable and taken very well cared for."
    5 Stars
    April 22, 2026
    "Excellent experience."
    5 Stars
    April 13, 2026
    "Went well"
    4 Stars
    April 13, 2026
    "It was really different talking to him. He seemed to, you know, just want to get it done and through. He didn't seem to have as much time as a lot of the other doctors do there. Otherwise, maybe I just didn't know him as well this time. I don't know. But I did tell him, you know, that I'm claustrophobic and certain things that I wanted him to know so that he would make it easier for me. So yes, I would say that it was, you know, very helpful. Much appreciated."
    5 Stars
    April 10, 2026
    "Waited an hour 20 minutes after eyes dilated. When I got to the room said there were emergencies. Someone should have relayed to me while I sat thinking they forgot about me."
    5 Stars
    April 10, 2026
    "Very satisfied"
    2 Stars
    April 09, 2026
    "Provider kept telling me that it was just a migraine which I have a history of but this vision issue I'm having is completely different than I've ever had with a migraine. I asked if my prescription could be the issue since I was due for an eye exam when I was pregnant and wasn't considered. Told me to schedule a repeat vision field test for the same eye for a 3rd time that I didn't pass the first 2 times and to schedule an eye exam for 2 months out. I can't continue to be taking off work to come to these appointments and getting told it's just a "migraine""
    5 Stars
    April 08, 2026
    "Dr Baumann is great"
    5 Stars
    April 08, 2026
    "Both of the attendants that took care of my husband, [REDACTED] , yesterday were excellent. The young lady, Jacqueline, that checked him in and then the physician's assistant that took care of him and doctor was wonderful. I can't express how they relieved us of all fear. I would recommend all of that department. Even the gal at the check-in at the reception desk was very nice to us. So you did really a good job with those people. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    April 06, 2026
    "Yes, when I had my meeting with Dr. Baumann, we discussed a medication that, you know, I thought we agreed to start me on, but it was never called into the pharmacy. And, you know, so I'd like to know where things were at with that."
    4 Stars
    April 03, 2026
    "Wait time in the room was an hour did not appreciate that"
    5 Stars
    April 02, 2026
    "The only feedback we would have is to have those financial options available for LASIC right there at the location at the registrar desk so patients know what those options are."
    5 Stars
    April 01, 2026
    "WOW!! I really had a great appointment? I learned a lot from all the testing. The girl doing my testing was wonderful and very informative. I loved Dr. Baumann. He was very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of information."
    5 Stars
    March 30, 2026
    "very nice and helpful"
    5 Stars
    March 19, 2026
    "Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable team."
    5 Stars
    March 19, 2026
    "Everyone was helpful and pleasant. I felt that I was in "good hands"! Doctor was extremely knowledgeable and explained in layman's terms."
    5 Stars
    March 18, 2026
    "Everyone is always very nice and friendly."
    5 Stars
    March 12, 2026
    "Appointment time was 2:45. Called back to room at 3:10. Everyone was busy and also seemed somewhat disorganized. Total appointment ended being 2 hours. Once when I was called out of a waiting area, the nurse said, "We've been looking for you." I had been right where they had me sit. Not my problem, there's."
    4 Stars
    March 09, 2026
    "Dr. Baumann is extremely knowledgeable, gave me a very thorough exam, and I appreciated his explanation and answers to all my questions."
    5 Stars
    March 05, 2026
    "Every person I encountered was friendly, helpful, and careful to ensure that I didn't feel rushed and that I had plenty of opportunity to ask questions."
    5 Stars
    March 04, 2026
    "Everything went well."
    5 Stars
    March 02, 2026
    "I have been with Dr Baumann for a long time and have always been impressed with him and his staff. On a related note, I understand that you have hired another Ophthalmologist. This is long overdue. I have a yearly follow up and for as long as I can remember, the time I spend at the office probably averages about 2.5 hours. Not acceptable. I almost had to reschedule the appt I just had and it would have been 14 months later that I could get in. That is an excessive amount of time to wait for another appt. With all that said, I really like Dr Baumann. I'm glad you're giving him some help."
    5 Stars
    March 02, 2026
    "Experience was good."
    5 Stars
    March 02, 2026
    "It was good"
    4 Stars
    February 25, 2026
    "I waited in the exam room for an hour!"
    5 Stars
    February 23, 2026
    "A long wait time...appt for 1:30 and saw dr at 3:00."
    4 Stars
    February 18, 2026
    "TO MUCH WAITING"
    5 Stars
    February 09, 2026
    "It was a very positive experience."
    5 Stars
    February 04, 2026
    "Love the facility and the care givers working there."
    5 Stars
    February 04, 2026
    "To long of a wait & to long to get threw all the tests, [REDACTED]"
    5 Stars
    February 04, 2026
    "Very professional!"
    5 Stars
    February 02, 2026
    "Both the nurse and Dr. were very clear while explaining what they were doing. We appreciate their patience in answering our questions."
    5 Stars
    January 05, 2026
    "My appointment was in the afternoon. And the day seem to be pretty long. I was somewhat surprised at all the different test they did for my eye surgery. Dr. Baumann was wonderful and explained everything to me. I will not have surgery, but I will need to get a different pair of glasses"
    5 Stars
    December 29, 2025
    "I had a wonderful experience, but it is very difficult to get an appointment!!! I'm sure it's for everyone!"
    5 Stars
    December 23, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him. He's knowledgeable and caring."
    5 Stars
    December 22, 2025
    "All my questions were answered ! Thank you !"
    3 Stars
    December 22, 2025
    "The providers were great and really helpful, but I wish I would have left some paperwork that stated my diagnosis and follow-up and that I could have had a couple minutes to ask about symptoms and exact diagnosis and what to watch out for and some things like that. So that's my only feedback, but I'm grateful. I'm really grateful that they were able to work me in that day. And other than that, everything went well and yes, I appreciate it a lot. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    December 15, 2025
    "I had to wait 40 mins after I arrived to see the Doctor"
    4 Stars
    December 15, 2025
    "Good trusted doctor"
    5 Stars
    December 15, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann provided a thorough assessment of my eye condition and gave me a complete understanding of his decision for treatment ( which was no treatment at this time) other than a new eyeglass prescription. I appreciated that he did not go straight to the procedure that I had come in to have done. He was also patient with my sudden thigh cramp and allowed me to walk it off before continuing the exam."
    5 Stars
    December 10, 2025
    "Dr Baumann is very sincere and a great doctor"
    5 Stars
    December 08, 2025
    "I know I will be in good hands!"
    5 Stars
    December 08, 2025
    "I was nervous going but the nurse,( who was great) and doctor made me comfortable and explained everything so I understood."
    5 Stars
    December 08, 2025
    "very positive office visit"
    5 Stars
    December 04, 2025
    "The nurse was especially patient when she was testing for the best prescription for glasses. Also I noticed staff were more cheerful and welcoming."
    5 Stars
    December 04, 2025
    "Everyone I dealt with @ my appointment was courteous & knowledgeable & Dr Baumann was the same."
    5 Stars
    December 03, 2025
    "Your service and personnel, including Dr. Baumann, were excellent. My appointment was honored timely. Just another great experience. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    November 26, 2025
    "I was very happy with my appointment"
    5 Stars
    November 26, 2025
    "A new earlier date was scheduled for for my next surgery. Which I am happy for"
    5 Stars
    November 19, 2025
    "Happy retirement"
    5 Stars
    November 17, 2025
    "They were all great!"
    5 Stars
    November 13, 2025
    "In Room Nurse Was Excellent !"
    5 Stars
    November 12, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann and his nurse were very informative and I really liked them."
    5 Stars
    November 10, 2025
    "Wonderful Dr"
    5 Stars
    November 06, 2025
    "Dr. Bauman has been a great doctor for my husband, [REDACTED], and myself. It was very difficult for us to have to go to a different doctor when my school insurance changed for two years. We are both very thankful that we have Medical Associates again and can see Dr. Bauman."
    5 Stars
    November 06, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann is warm and kind."
    5 Stars
    November 05, 2025
    "I have highly recommended Dr. Baumann to others."
    5 Stars
    November 05, 2025
    "I appreciate the excellent care provided by Dr. Baumann and the ophthalmology technical staff."
    5 Stars
    November 03, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann is extremely kind and professional and his staff very competent. I was highly pleased."
    5 Stars
    November 03, 2025
    "It was great to get in on Monday. I sent message over the weekend and got in on Monday."
    5 Stars
    November 03, 2025
    "My appointment took over 2 hours which is not acceptable"
    5 Stars
    November 03, 2025
    "Every detail well explained. Excellent doctor"
    5 Stars
    October 29, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann did a great job. He was thoughtful and courteous and did the best job that I could've expected. When he wanted to verify what he saw, he called in Dr. Sleep who is also great! Thank you ophthalmology for a great appointment"
    5 Stars
    October 29, 2025
    "Everyone was very considerate. Very good experience."
    5 Stars
    October 27, 2025
    "Having nvr met Dr Baumann before appt, I found his professionalism and kindness reassuring. Let's give him a 10!"
    5 Stars
    October 23, 2025
    "No, everything was good"
    5 Stars
    October 22, 2025
    "I showed up a week early for my appointment and they worked me in within 15 min.!!!!!! Very much appreciated."
    5 Stars
    October 21, 2025
    "All was very helpful and waiting time was very short."
    5 Stars
    October 20, 2025
    "His nurse was very kind & helpful."
    5 Stars
    October 16, 2025
    "Excellent experience."
    5 Stars
    October 09, 2025
    "my appointment and time with the doctor was fine, but he was running 1.5 hours late. ok, I understand life happens and sometimes other appointments take longer and push all of the following back. But an updates during the wait of how far behind would be helpful and even better yet, notify me before I come over. I also have a busy schedule and 1.5 hours out of a day is a long time for waiting needlessly."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "It was a very positive experience for me knowing that the change in my vision will be corrected. I appreciated the personal care from the medical team."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "The wait time was really long. I came for a 3:30 appointment and it was 5:15 before I was finished."
    4 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "I was thankful the nurse assistant gave her phone number for questions because I certainly have more questions now that I have given thought to the results of the procedure."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "I have been a patient of Dr. Baumann for many years. I trust him completely with my eye care."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "I had a 10:30 appointment and was in an office at 10;30. I was asked preliminary questions until 10:45. I was then put into a room (without Tv or reading material) from 10:45 ...to.. 11:30 before i saw a physician. It seems that if one is to be waiting 45 minutes to see the primary doctor, some form of mental occupation could be offered I understand that at times a doctor needs to take more time with a patient than originally planned. Perhaps a few magazines could be paced in the secondary waiting areas."
    5 Stars
    October 08, 2025
    "the support staff are very professional, efficient and were very good taking me through the eye care process"
    5 Stars
    October 06, 2025
    "My eye sight is great , Thank you Dr."
    5 Stars
    October 01, 2025
    "I was very happy with the way everyone treated me. They treated me with respect and explained everything to me. Keep up the fantastic job!"
    5 Stars
    October 01, 2025
    "The assistants/nurses and Dr Baumann were all so friendly and easy to talk to. Dr Baumann has so many years of experience. I trust his judgement as well as the assistants/nurses. Thank you for your great service!"
    5 Stars
    September 29, 2025
    "Everyone was courteous and friendly. My questions were answered. I've never had a problem there."
    5 Stars
    September 26, 2025
    "I had an unexpected issue with my eye and the staff, nurse, office manager and doctor in the ophthalmology dept. made it possible to be seen even though I didn't have an appointment that day. I noticed most of the ophthalmology dept. were heading home for the day, but the doctor and his assistant stayed until I got treated for my issue. I greatly appreciated their time they spent with me."
    5 Stars
    September 24, 2025
    "Great experience - Destiny was very professional and efficient- Dr Bauman is a great Dr - very kind and thorough"
    5 Stars
    September 24, 2025
    "Best eye doctor I've ever seen."
    5 Stars
    September 22, 2025
    "I have been experiencing very dry eyes. This was a follow up visit and eye plugs were inserted to help increase tears. The plugs are working."
    5 Stars
    September 17, 2025
    "Thank you Dr. Baumann and staff. Great progress has been made with the healing of my left eye."
    5 Stars
    September 15, 2025
    "Sat in room for 45min"
    5 Stars
    September 15, 2025
    "The online check in is really easy and quick. I get the text when I enter the building and I'm all set. Good idea."
    5 Stars
    September 10, 2025
    "Angela, Dr. Bauman's nurse was fantastic."
    5 Stars
    September 10, 2025
    "Kent Baumann is a blessing in the "eye business!!!!!" He is so gentle, warm and friendly and SO knowledgeable about the EYE!!! Thank you for having him in your Medical Practice!"
    4 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "I waited 55 minutes before I actually got called to go back and waited several different times. One of the pieces of equipment was broke. So I had to wait for that. Really no explanation from the staff or anything keeping me in the loop about what was going on. So I felt very, it was just not a pleasant experience. I did enjoy my time with the actual physician. once I met him, but prior to that, I would have to say it was a very negative experience. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "I enjoyed my eye Doctor. Even though he was very busy he took time to spend quality time with me. I am blessed that he is my Doctor. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "Very happy with staff and information provided."
    5 Stars
    September 03, 2025
    "Knowledgeable and cordial"
    4 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "I really like Dr. Bauman as he is kind and respectful, however it is getting harder and harder to get in to see him. He is way booked up ahead of time and I waited over 1 HOUR to see the him at this appointment. I seen both nurses within a short period of time and they were quick but then it took a long long time to see the doctor, 1 hour."
    5 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "Was there at the clinic from 3:25 until 5:20 would be my only negative comment"
    5 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "Baumann and Angella listened to me and helped put myself at ease. I got in right away they understood my concern."
    5 Stars
    August 27, 2025
    "I felt they were very informative on what processes were going to be done"
    5 Stars
    August 25, 2025
    "Yes, I think Dr. Baumann is an awesome doctor and so is his nurses. Bye."
    5 Stars
    August 21, 2025
    "Great service as usual!"
    5 Stars
    August 21, 2025
    "Dr Baumann and his nurse Jacqueline are wonderful. We have gone to them for years and we truly appreciate their expertise and kindness in taking care of our visual needs. I hope they stay with Medical Associates for many years to come because of the way they have treated us over the years we totally trust them with all of our eye care needs. They are truly valuable assets to the Medical Associates staff. Thank you to both for all of their help."
    5 Stars
    August 21, 2025
    "I didn't have to wait long after check in. All the staff , in all areas were nice , friendly ,and helpful! Doctor wears very knowledgeable and was easy to understand when explained things to me. Was a good visit and understood what my next step would be. Restrooms and all the rooms I was in were nice and clean!"
    5 Stars
    August 20, 2025
    "Love Dr Baumann!!"
    5 Stars
    August 18, 2025
    "My initial Lasik appointment was 10 weeks out. I was getting headaches, so I talked to a registration lady. She put me in contact with Dr. Bauman's nurse who was able to get me in 6 WEEKS earlier! I was so appreciative of the attention and help. Everyone was super nice and helpful, especially my doctor!"
    5 Stars
    August 13, 2025
    "I guess I need more time to heal than expected"
    5 Stars
    August 11, 2025
    "Dr. Baumann and staff are terrific in every way!"
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