The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in miami lakes, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Cataract near miami lakes, FL. Of these, 84 are Advanced, 74 are Experienced, 29 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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189 providers found
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Yoo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Cataract
    Elite in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    8100 Southwest 10th Street, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kendall Donaldson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Donaldson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Donaldson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Guillermo Amescua is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Amescua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Scleritis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Amescua is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Flynn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Flynn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Interstitial Keratitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Flynn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anat Galor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Galor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Pterygium, Pinguecula, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Galor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Culbertson-Iv is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Culbertson-Iv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Culbertson-Iv is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Elena Bitrian is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bitrian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cloudy Cornea, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bitrian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Townsend is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Townsend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Townsend is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Georgian, Kannada, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Swarup Swaminathan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Swaminathan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Aran Eye Associates PA

    2140 W 68th St, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Renata Picciani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Picciani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Picciani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1840 W 49th St Ste 601, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodrigo Belalcazar-Ardila is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Belalcazar-Ardila is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Belalcazar-Ardila is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    777 E 25th St Ste 412, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Orlando Galindez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Galindez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Galindez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1200 SW 145th Ave Ste 250, 
    Pembroke Pines, FL 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Guy Angella is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Dr. Angella is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Angella is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    John Puglisi MD PA

    182 NE 168th St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    John Puglisi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Puglisi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Puglisi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1400 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 203, 
    Miami, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Pelletier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pelletier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Pelletier is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Drs. Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA

    2050 NE 163rd St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Salomon Esquenazi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Esquenazi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract. Dr. Esquenazi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 1, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Croatian, Serbo Croatian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Albini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Albini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Albini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Alfonso is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Alfonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Endophthalmitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Alfonso is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Felipe Medeiros is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Medeiros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Medeiros is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Rosenfeld is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Rosenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Rosenfeld is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

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

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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 near miami lakes, FL?

    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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