Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in South Carolina

21 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for South Carolina. Coverage is strongest around West Columbia, Columbia, and Charleston. Common hospital affiliations include Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.

John Wells, MD

Ophthalmology

West Columbia, SC30+ years120+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Derek Barker, M.D.

Vitreoretinal Specialist

Ophthalmology

Columbia, SC20+ years5+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

John Kerrison, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Charleston, SC30+ years254+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Jeffrey Blice, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Surgery Division, Storm Eye Institute, MUSC Health

Ophthalmology

Charleston, SC30+ years15+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Rishi Singhal, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Florence, SC10+ years220+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

John Payne, MD

Ophthalmology

West Columbia, SC20+ years68+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Oscar Kuruvilla, M.D.

Chief Resident

Ophthalmology

Lancaster, SC15+ years12+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Peter Liggett, M.D.

CEO, Hilton Head Macula & Retina

Ophthalmology

Hilton Head, SC108+ pubs

Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous

Eric Jablon, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Charleston, SC20+ years16+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Pauline Merrill, MD

Ophthalmology

Greenville, SC30+ years67+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Lowrey King, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, MUSC Storm Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

N Charleston, SC30+ years

Retina & Vitreous

Gregg Kaiser, MD

Ophthalmology

Greenville, SC30+ years1+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Hao Tang, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ocular Oncology

Ophthalmology

Chareslton, SC10+ years

Retina & Vitreous

James Hall, MD

Ophthalmology

Spartanburg, SC30+ years4+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Berdine Burger, MD

Ophthalmology

Charleston, SC15+ years4+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Charles Tucker, MD

Ophthalmology

Rock Hill, SC20+ years

Retina & Vitreous

Adam Pflugrath, MD

University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

Ophthalmology

Greenville, SC10+ years7+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Collin Ohning, MD

Ophthalmology

Greenville, SC10+ years3+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Deanna Lyttle, M.D

Retina Specialist

Ophthalmology

Sumter, SC20+ years5+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Katie Keck, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist

Ophthalmology

Columbia, SC10+ years20+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in South Carolina 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 South Carolina. 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 South Carolina?

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 South Carolina?

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.

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