Education: Central College (B.A.), Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN (O.D.)
Specialties and Services:
- Primary care
- Myopia control
- Binocular vision dysfunction
- Vision therapy
- Diagnosis and treatment of eye injuries, infections, and diseases
About Dr. Samantha Thompson (Dr. Sami)
Dr. Samantha Thompson, known to her patients as Dr. Sami, is excited to return to her home state of Iowa to serve the community at Westrum Optometry. Raised in Knoxville, IA, Dr. Sami attended Central College, where she was an athlete on the women’s tennis team. After completing her undergraduate education, she earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, in 2024.
Drawn to optometry for its unique opportunity to care for patients of all ages, Dr. Sami enjoys working closely with individuals to address their evolving vision needs throughout life. Her areas of expertise include primary eye care, myopia control, binocular vision dysfunction, vision therapy, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye injuries, infections, and diseases. She takes pride in offering personalized, comprehensive care to each of her patients, ensuring they receive the highest level of attention and treatment.
Outside of work, Dr. Sami enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Peter, and their two pets—a cat named Buddy and a dog named Bella. They recently moved to Johnston, where they are looking forward to getting involved in the local community. In her free time, Dr. Sami loves outdoor activities such as biking on Iowa’s scenic trails, playing tennis, pickleball, and sand volleyball. One of her personal goals is to visit all of America’s National Parks.
Dr. Sami looks forward to building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their best possible vision.