Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in Lexington, KY
7 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for Lexington, Kentucky. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous and Uveitis & Ocular Immunology. Common hospital affiliations include Highlands Arh Regional Medical Center, Saint Joseph London, and Morgan County Arh Hospital.


John Kitchens, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY20+ years
Retina & Vitreous


Angelia Thompson, MD
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY30+ years1+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Ricky Isernhagen, M.D.
Retina Specialist
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY4+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Blake Isernhagen, MD
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY15+ years4+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Romulo Albuquerque, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology – University of Kentucky
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY10+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous


Paul Pearson, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous


Leanne Clevenger, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Lexington, KY8 years3+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in Lexington built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Diabetic Retinopathy as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Lexington, 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?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Retina & Vitreous and Uveitis & Ocular Immunology. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to diabetic retinopathy.
Are these diabetic retinopathy specialists accepting new patients in Lexington?
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.