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Macular Degeneration Specialists

1,573 verified specialists treating macular degeneration from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Doylestown Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Jefferson Stratford Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Allen Ho

Allen Ho, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University; Co-Director, Wills Eye Retina Service and Director, Retina Research

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Jeffrey Heier

Jeffrey Heier, MD

Co-President and Medical Director, Director of the Vitreoretinal Service, and Director of Retina Research at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston; Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
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
Julia Haller

Julia Haller, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Wills Eye Hospital; William Tasman MD Endowed Chair; Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Theodore Leng

Theodore Leng, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials) and, by courtesy, of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

Ophthalmology

San Jose, CA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Peter Kaiser

Peter Kaiser, MD

Chaney Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology Research; Professor of Ophthalmology; Director, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE)

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Richard Spaide

Richard Spaide, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
David Boyer

David Boyer, MD

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Southern California/Keck School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Reza Dana

Reza Dana, M.D.,MSE,MPH

Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Cornea, Ocular Surface and External Disease Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Allen Chiang

Allen Chiang, M.D.

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

Ophthalmology

Plymouth Meeting, PA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Joan Miller

Joan Miller, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Sophie Bakri

Sophie Bakri, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Red Wing, MN20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Carl Regillo

Carl Regillo, MD

Chief, Retina Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Cherry Hill, NJ30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Chirag Shah

Chirag Shah, MD

Fellowship Co-Director, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Tufts New England Medical Center/Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Ophthalmology

West Yarmouth, MA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Nicolas Yannuzzi

Nicolas Yannuzzi, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL10+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Terry Kim

Terry Kim, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Chief of Cornea and External Disease Division, Director of Refractive Surgery Service, Director of Duke Sports Vision Center

Ophthalmology

Durham, NC30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Ehsan Rahimy

Ehsan Rahimy, MD

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Stanford, CA15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Andrew Moshfeghi

Andrew Moshfeghi, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Ophthalmology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Stanley Chang

Stanley Chang, M.D.

K.K. Tse and Ku Teh Ying Professor of Ophthalmology, Columbia University

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Jonathan Davidorf

Jonathan Davidorf, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

West Hills, CA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

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