Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in Columbia, SC
3 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for Columbia, South Carolina. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous. Common hospital affiliations include Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, and MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
Derek Barker, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Ophthalmology
Columbia, SC20+ years5+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
Katie Keck, M.D.
Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist
Ophthalmology
Columbia, SC10+ years20+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
Alejandro Espaillat, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Ophthalmology
Columbia, SC30+ years15+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in Columbia 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 Columbia, 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?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Retina & Vitreous. 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 Columbia?
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.