The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Cataract Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1173 doctor with experience in Cataract near Florida, US. Of these, 478 are Advanced, 476 are Experienced, 216 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 400E, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Trattler is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Trattler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Blepharitis, Astigmatism, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Yoo is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    UHealth At Plantation

    8100 SW 10th St, 
    Plantation, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendall Donaldson is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

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    David J. Mendelblatt
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Frank I Mendelblatt MD PA

    600 6th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mendelblatt is an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and an affiliate assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Mendelblatt earned his medical degree from the USF Morsani College of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology from the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in cornea and external diseases from the University of Texas-Southwestern. Dr. Mendelblatt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Mid Florida Eye Center PA

    600 N 14th St, 
    Leesburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raoul Maizel is an Ophthalmologist in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Maizel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Maizel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Fernandez is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Fernandez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Pterygium, and Pinguecula.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Florida Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus

    5106 North Armenia Avenue, Suite 5, Suite 5, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Morrison is a Pediatrics provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Cataract Removal, and Tenotomy.

    Jason Darlington
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Atlantic Eye Consultants In Rockledge

    150 South Woods Dr # A, 
    Rockledge, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Darlington is an Ophthalmologist in Rockledge, Florida. Dr. Darlington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Astigmatism, and Trabeculectomy.

    Stephen Schwartz
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Alejandro Espaillat
    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Magruder Eye Institute PLLC

    6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 401, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Espaillat is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Espaillat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Espaillat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Cape Coral Eye Center P.A.

    4120 Del Prado Blvd S, 
    Cape Coral, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristos Ifantides is an Ophthalmologist in Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Ifantides is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Florida Vision Institute

    1515 N Flagler Dr Ste 500, 
    West Palm Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Quentin Allen is an Ophthalmologist in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    The Medical Center At Ocean Reef

    50 Barracuda Ln, 
    Key Largo, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Culbertson is an Ophthalmologist in Key Largo, Florida. Dr. Culbertson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syril Dorairaj is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Dorairaj is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas PA

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasilios Diakonis is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Diakonis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    1180 Mariner Blvd, 
    Spring Hill, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Gills is an Ophthalmologist in Spring Hill, Florida. Dr. Gills is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Gills is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    St Luke's At The Villages, PA

    1050 Old Camp Rd Ste 230, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Ireland is an Ophthalmologist in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Ireland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Ireland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Boynton Beach ASC LLC

    1717 W Woolbright Rd, 
    Boynton Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Schechter is an Ophthalmologist in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Schechter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Wipfli is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Wipfli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Wipfli is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor in Florida, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor in Florida, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors in Florida, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors in Florida, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor in Florida, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor in Florida, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors in Florida, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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