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Refractive Surgery Specialists

114 verified specialists treating refractive surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Tufts Medical Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Michael Raizman

Michael Raizman, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine; Director, Corneal Fellowship Program

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Christopher Starr

Christopher Starr, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Ophthalmic Education; Director of the Fellowship Program in Cornea, Cataract & Laser Vision Correction Surgery

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Surendra Basti

Surendra Basti, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology; Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Cataract Service, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Guillermo Amescua

Guillermo Amescua, MD

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Kerry Solomon

Kerry Solomon, MD

Managing Partner, Carolina Eyecare Physicians; Director, Carolina Eyecare Research Institute; Adjunct Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina

Ophthalmology

Mt Pleasant, SC30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Sumit Garg

Sumit Garg, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine; Medical Director, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Orange, CA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Michael Collins

Michael Collins, M.D.

Founder and Medical Director, Collins Vision

Ophthalmology

Fort Myers, FL30+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Jeffrey Martin

Jeffrey Martin, MD

President and Co-Founder, SightMD; Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Smithtown, NY30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
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
Natalie Afshari

Natalie Afshari, M.D.

Chief of Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
John Mauro

John Mauro, DO

Chief of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Smithtown, NY20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Michael Negrey

Michael Negrey, MD

Ophthalmology

Havertown, PA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
William Burr

William Burr, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Saint Joseph, MO30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Robert Feder

Robert Feder, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology; Vice Chair of Education, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Cornea Service

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cornea & External DiseaseRefractive Surgery (LASIK)
Kamran Riaz

Kamran Riaz, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Oklahoma City, OK15+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Ayad Farjo

Ayad Farjo, M.D.

Director and President, Brighton Vision Center

Ophthalmology

Brighton, MI30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Mark Pyfer

Mark Pyfer, M.D.

Clinical Instructor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Jenkintown, PA30+ years
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Brian Hunter

Brian Hunter, M.D.

Instructor, Ophthalmology, University of Arizona College of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Tucson, AZ20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Richard Yee

Richard Yee, MD

Ophthalmology

Houston, TX30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Nancy Coles

Nancy Coles, MD

Attending Surgeon, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai; Clinical Instructor, Ophthalmology Residency Program

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment

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Frequently Asked Questions

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