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Cataract Surgery SpecialistsPage 5

253 verified specialists treating cataract surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, and Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Gregory Katz

Gregory Katz, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ypsilanti, MI30+ years
Ernest Kornmehl

Ernest Kornmehl, MD

Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School

Ophthalmology

Wellesley, MA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
John Essepian

John Essepian, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Fairfax, VA30+ years
Glaucoma
Steven Lafayette

Steven Lafayette, MD

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Lawrence Chao

Lawrence Chao, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine

Ophthalmology

Irvine, CA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Susannah Rowe

Susannah Rowe, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

South Boston, MA30+ years
Jon Berlie

Jon Berlie, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Naples, FL30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lisle, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Shameema Sikder

Shameema Sikder, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Medical Director, Wilmer Eye Institute - Bethesda

Ophthalmology

Bethesda, MD20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
David Baker

David Baker, MD

Founder and Medical Director, Baker Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Conway, AR30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Mark Joseph

Mark Joseph, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Asheville, NC20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Donald Beahm

Donald Beahm, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Great Bend, KS30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Jill Bixler

Jill Bixler, MD

Section Chief, Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery Clinic

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Thomas Harvey

Thomas Harvey, MD

Founder / Owner, Independent Vision Group & Independent Surgery Center

Ophthalmology

Eau Claire, WI20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Merry Ruan

Merry Ruan, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX7 years
Glaucoma
Tayyib Rana

Tayyib Rana, MD

Ophthalmology

Herndon, VA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman, M.D.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist

Ophthalmology

Danbury, CT30+ years
Glaucoma
Amy Weber

Amy Weber, M.D.

Ophthalmology Specialist

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Shalini Sood

Shalini Sood, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Twinsburg, OH20+ years
Glaucoma
Ramin Mostafavi

Ramin Mostafavi, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Staten Island, NY30+ 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.