George Clavenna, DO

George Clavenna, DO, MPH, FAOCOOHNS, joined Des Moines University in 1986 as assistant professor of surgery and ophthalmology in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). He was promoted to associate professor in 1990 and professor in 1995. He served as interim discipline head of surgery in 1991 and chaired the ophthalmology department from 1996 to 2018. He also practiced in the University’s ophthalmology clinic until it closed in 2018. He continues to treat patients at Wolfe Eye Clinic in West Des Moines and to teach students as a guest lecturer. 

Dr. Clavenna earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology at Wayne State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He later earned a Master of Public Health degree at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Clavenna has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.