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Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in Kentucky

17 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for Kentucky. Coverage is strongest around Edgewood, London, and Paducah. Common hospital affiliations include Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, and Christ Hospital.

Christopher Riemann

Christopher Riemann, M.D.

Vitreo-Retinal Fellowship Director, Cincinnati Eye Institute and University of Cincinnati; Volunteer Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Edgewood, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Robert Sisk

Robert Sisk, MD

Associate Professor, UC Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery and Director of Ophthalmic Genetics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Edgewood, KY20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Peter Blackburn

Peter Blackburn, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics

Ophthalmology

London, KY20+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Carl Baker

Carl Baker, MD

Ophthalmology

Paducah, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
John Kitchens

John Kitchens, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
David Reichstein

David Reichstein, M.D

Ophthalmology

Bowling Green, KY20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Thomas Stone

Thomas Stone, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Louisville, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Roy Wallace

Roy Wallace, MD

Ophthalmology

Bowling Green, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Christopher Devine

Christopher Devine, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Crestview Hills, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Angelia Thompson

Angelia Thompson, MD

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Ricky Isernhagen

Ricky Isernhagen, M.D.

Retina Specialist

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY
Retina & Vitreous
Blake Isernhagen

Blake Isernhagen, MD

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Claire Fraser

Claire Fraser, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

London, KY15+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Romulo Albuquerque

Romulo Albuquerque, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology – University of Kentucky

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY10+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Paul Pearson

Paul Pearson, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Brigid Marshall

Brigid Marshall, MD

Ophthalmology

Bowling Green, KY10+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Leanne Clevenger

Leanne Clevenger, MD

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lexington, KY8 years
Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in Kentucky built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Diabetic Retinopathy as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Kentucky. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a diabetic retinopathy specialist in Kentucky?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to diabetic retinopathy. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these diabetic retinopathy specialists accepting new patients in Kentucky?
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.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy 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 diabetic retinopathy care.