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Cataract Surgery Specialists

253 verified specialists treating cataract surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center, and Tufts Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Brian Francis

Brian Francis, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA; Medical Director of Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Fountain Valley; Inaugural holder of the Rupert and Gertrude Steiger Endowed Chair in Vision Research at the Doheny Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Arcadia, CA30+ years
Glaucoma
Michael Raizman

Michael Raizman, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine; Director, Corneal Fellowship Program

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Christopher Starr

Christopher Starr, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Ophthalmic Education; Director of the Fellowship Program in Cornea, Cataract & Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Surendra Basti

Surendra Basti, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology; Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Cataract Service, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Guillermo Amescua

Guillermo Amescua, MD

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Kerry Solomon

Kerry Solomon, MD

Managing Partner, Carolina Eyecare Physicians; Director, Carolina Eyecare Research Institute; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina

Ophthalmology

Mt Pleasant, SC30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Michael Pro

Michael Pro, MD

Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Marlton, NJ20+ years
Glaucoma
Sumit Garg

Sumit Garg, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Medical Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Steven Archer

Steven Archer, MD

Ida Lucy Iacobucci Legacy Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Michael Collins

Michael Collins, M.D.

Founder and Medical Director, Collins Vision

Ophthalmology

Fort Myers, FL30+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Lisa Rosenberg

Lisa Rosenberg, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Private Practice, University Eye Specialists

Ophthalmology

Northbrook, IL30+ years
Glaucoma
Douglas Grayson

Douglas Grayson, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Glaucoma
Douglas Lazzaro

Douglas Lazzaro, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Mark Mandel

Mark Mandel, MD

Ophthalmology

Hayward, CA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Jeffrey Martin

Jeffrey Martin, MD

President and Co-Founder, SightMD; Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Smithtown, NY30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Sanjay Kedhar

Sanjay Kedhar, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Director, Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Services, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA20+ years
Cornea & External DiseaseUveitis & Ocular Immunology
Mark Juzych

Mark Juzych, MD, MHSA

Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Wayne State University School of Medicine; Director, Kresge Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Madison Heights, MI30+ years
Glaucoma
Natalie Afshari

Natalie Afshari, M.D.

Chief of Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Ken Lin

Ken Lin, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA15+ years
Glaucoma
Elliot Levine

Elliot Levine, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Ophthalmology

Atlanta, GA30+ years
Glaucoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cataract surgery specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cataract Surgery as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a cataract surgery specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cataract surgery depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these cataract surgery specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Cataract Surgery?
Cataract Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches cataract surgery care.