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Eye Disease Specialists

245 verified specialists treating eye disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Wills Eye Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Carol Shields

Carol Shields, MD

Director and Chief, Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & VitreousPediatric Ophthalmology
Scott Lambert

Scott Lambert, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics

Ophthalmology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Janet Davis

Janet Davis, MD

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Lana Rifkin

Lana Rifkin, MD

Director, Uveitis Service at the New England Eye Center/Tufts Medical Center

Ophthalmology

Sandwich, MA15+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Steven Archer

Steven Archer, MD

Ida Lucy Iacobucci Legacy Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Arlene Drack

Arlene Drack, MD

Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmic Genetics and Director, Kolder Electrophysiology Laboratory

Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Sanjay Kedhar

Sanjay Kedhar, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Director, Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Services, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA20+ years
Cornea & External DiseaseUveitis & Ocular Immunology
Alex Levin

Alex Levin, MD

Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics, Flaum Eye Institute; Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Rochester

Ophthalmology

Rochester, NY30+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Carol Lee

Carol Lee, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Gisela Velez

Gisela Velez, M.D.

Principal Investigator, Central Massachusetts Retina and Uveitis Center

Ophthalmology

Ayer, MA30+ years
Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology
Sumit Sharma

Sumit Sharma, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH15+ years
Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology
Rajesh Rao

Rajesh Rao, MD

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

West Bloomfield, MI15+ years
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Jordan Deaner

Jordan Deaner, MD

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

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA10+ years
Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology
Simon Fung

Simon Fung, MD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

San Francisco, CA7 years
Pediatric OphthalmologyCornea & External Disease
Mei Zhou

Mei Zhou, MD

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL10+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Eric Suhler

Eric Suhler, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology and Public Health, Oregon Health and Science University

Ophthalmology

Beaverton, OR30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology
Benjamin Breyer

Benjamin Breyer, M.D.

Urology

Urology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Sexual MedicineReconstructive Urology
Naveen Rao

Naveen Rao, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA15+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyCornea & External Disease
Peter Blackburn

Peter Blackburn, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics

Ophthalmology

London, KY20+ years
Uveitis & Ocular ImmunologyRetina & Vitreous
Jay Duker

Jay Duker, M.D.

Director, New England Eye Center; Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of eye disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Eye Disease 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 eye disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for eye disease 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 eye disease 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 Eye Disease?
Eye Disease 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 eye disease care.