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Diabetic Retinopathy SpecialistsPage 4

1,541 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital, Clara Maass Medical Center, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mark Daily

Mark Daily, M. D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL
Retina & Vitreous
Marco Zarbin

Marco Zarbin, MD, PHD

Chair, Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Ophthalmology

Newark, NJ30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Sonia Mehta

Sonia Mehta, MD

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Section Head, Retina

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Justis Ehlers

Justis Ehlers, M.D.

Norman C. and Donna L. Harbert Endowed Chair of Ophthalmic Research and Director of the Tony and Leona Campane Center for Excellence in Image-Guided Surgery and Advanced Imaging Research at the Cole Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz, MD

Medical Director, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
James Randleman

James Randleman, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Weldon Haw

Weldon Haw, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UC San Diego School of Medicine & Shiley Eye Institute; Chief of Ophthalmology, San Diego VA Health System

Ophthalmology

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
David Wu

David Wu, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Mathew Maccumber

Mathew Maccumber, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University Medical Center; Director of Clinical Research, Illinois Retina Associates

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Ajay Kuriyan

Ajay Kuriyan, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Cherry Hill, NJ15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
James Peace

James Peace, M.D. INC

Founder and Medical Director, United Medical Research Institute

Ophthalmology

Inglewood, CA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Emmanuel Chang

Emmanuel Chang, MD/PHD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Bellaire, TX15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Gregory Harmon

Gregory Harmon, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Mark Gorovoy

Mark Gorovoy, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Fort Myers, FL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Andrew Schachat

Andrew Schachat, M.D.

Vice Chairman for Clinical Affairs and Director of Clinical Research, Retinal Diseases

Ophthalmology

Beachwood, OH30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Norman Saffra

Norman Saffra, MD

Director, Division of Ophthalmology and Ambulatory Surgery

Ophthalmology

Smithtown, NY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Robert Avery

Robert Avery, M.D.

Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Wills Eye Hospital / Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Santa Barbara, CA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Roberto Pineda

Roberto Pineda, MD

Thomas Y. and Clara W. Butler Chair in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
David Eichenbaum

David Eichenbaum, M.D.

Collaborative Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida

Ophthalmology

Tampa, FL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

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