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253 verified specialists treating cataract surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Aiello Eye Institute, Onvida Health, and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Patrick Aiello

Patrick Aiello, MD

Founder, Aiello Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Benjamin Bert

Benjamin Bert, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Fountain Valley, CA15+ years
Mark Pyfer

Mark Pyfer, M.D.

Clinical Instructor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Jenkintown, PA30+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Brian Hunter

Brian Hunter, M.D.

Instructor, Ophthalmology, University of Arizona College of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Tucson, AZ20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Brian Debroff

Brian Debroff, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science; Director, Cataract and IOL Implant Surgery, Yale Medicine Ophthalmology; Vice Chairman of Faculty Affairs, Ophthalmology, Yale School of Medicine; Chief of Ophthalmology, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital

Ophthalmology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
David Auerbach

David Auerbach, DO

Ophthalmology

Maitland, FL30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Richard Ellison

Richard Ellison, MD

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Olivia Lee

Olivia Lee, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA20+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Martin Mayers

Martin Mayers, MD

Director of Ophthalmology, SBH Health System

Ophthalmology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Andrew Berman

Andrew Berman, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Skokie, IL30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
Sheridan Lam

Sheridan Lam, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lombard, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Jeffrey Henderer

Jeffrey Henderer, MD

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Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Glaucoma
Houman Vosoghi

Houman Vosoghi, M.D.

IM Gastroenterology

Ophthalmology

Westlake Village, CA20+ years
Glaucoma
Courtland Schmidt

Courtland Schmidt, M.D.

Assistant Surgeon, Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Northfield, NJ30+ years
Glaucoma
Richard Yee

Richard Yee, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Nancy Coles

Nancy Coles, MD

Attending Surgeon, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai; Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology Residency Program

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Michael Behforouz

Michael Behforouz, MD

Ophthalmology

Carmel, IN30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Thomas Heigle

Thomas Heigle, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Lafayette, LA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Jessica Kang

Jessica Kang, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Glaucoma
Zaina Al-Mohtaseb

Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Research, Whitsett Vision Group

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX15+ years
Cornea & External Disease

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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.