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Cataracts Specialists

38 verified specialists treating cataracts from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, University of Iowa Health Care, and Aurora Health. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Arlene Drack

Arlene Drack, MD

Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics and Director, Kolder Electrophysiology Laboratory

Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lisle, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Andrew Edwards

Andrew Edwards, MD

Ophthalmologist, Walla Walla Eye Center

Ophthalmology

Walla Walla, WA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Brian McMillan

Brian McMillan, MD

Glaucoma Division Director

Ophthalmology

Morgantown, WV15+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Lillian Yang

Lillian Yang, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Santa Rosa, CA10+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Alina Dumitrescu

Alina Dumitrescu, MD

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Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA20+ years
Glaucoma
Mehrine Shaikh

Mehrine Shaikh, M.D.

Founder, Cataract and Retina Center

Ophthalmology

Fairfax, VA15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Akil Hinds

Akil Hinds, MD

Fellow, Glaucoma Fellowship Program

Ophthalmology

Morgantown, WV
Glaucoma
Erin Seefeldt

Erin Seefeldt, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Federal Way, WA15+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Sanja Dragovic

Sanja Dragovic, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Kristi Bailey

Kristi Bailey, MD

Ophthalmology

Bellingham, WA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Hercules Logothetis

Hercules Logothetis, M.D.

Owner and Primary Surgeon, Eye Physicians of Libertyville

Ophthalmology

Libertyville, IL10+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
Osvaldo Lopez

Osvaldo Lopez, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Airaj Fasiuddin

Airaj Fasiuddin, MD

Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Fairfax, VA20+ years
Glaucoma
Hoda Ahmadi

Hoda Ahmadi, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Elkhorn, WI15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Tala Al-Khaled

Tala Al-Khaled, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Calumet City, IL6 years
Glaucoma
John Chu

John Chu, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Aurora, IL30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
Nishant Soni

Nishant Soni, M.D.

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Upland, CA10+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Ema Avdagic

Ema Avdagic, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL9 years
Glaucoma
Kourosh Nazari

Kourosh Nazari, M.D.

Medical Director, Surgery Center

Ophthalmology

Martinsburg, WV20+ years
Cornea & External Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cataracts specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cataracts 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 cataracts specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cataracts 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 cataracts 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 Cataracts?
Cataracts 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 cataracts care.