The 20 Best Coloboma Doctors Near Me in waltham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Coloboma near waltham, MA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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41 providers found
    Distinguished in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Distinguished in Coloboma
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required
    300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 10, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fowzan Alkuraya is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alkuraya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology At Waltham

    9 Hope Ave, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenny Dohlman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Dohlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology At Waltham

    9 Hope Ave, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzanne Johnston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Esotropia. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Ophthalmology

    2000 Washington St Ste 462, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Zepeda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Zepeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Zepeda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microphthalmia, Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, Cataract Removal, and Myringotomy. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Boston Laser Eye Institute PC

    101 Main Street, 
    Medford, MA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Macie Finkelstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Medford, Massachusetts. Dr. Finkelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Finkelstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Finkelstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pablo Altschwager-Kreft is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Altschwager-Kreft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anton Syndrome, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Amblyopia, Albinism, and Myringotomy. Dr. Altschwager-Kreft is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bharti Gangwani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gangwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Strabismus, Anton Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Gangwani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gena Heidary is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heidary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Glioma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Heidary is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Safa Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stickler Syndrome, Coloboma, Incontinentia Pigmenti, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Rahmani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shizuo Mukai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mukai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Retinoblastoma, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mukai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mass Eye And Ear, Ophthalmology

    243 Charles Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nimesh Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta, Cone Dystrophy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Patel is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Duncan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Epicanthal Folds, and Esotropia. Dr. Duncan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melanie Kazlas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kazlas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esotropia, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Brown Syndrome. Dr. Kazlas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Gaier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gaier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Gise is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Strabismus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Gise is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Hennein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hennein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Referral may be required

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammad Ali Sadiq is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ali Sadiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, and Esotropia. Dr. Ali Sadiq is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Sacharow is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sacharow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. She is also highly rated in 159 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia, Cat Eye Syndrome, and Dihydropteridine Reductase Deficiency. Dr. Sacharow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics
    Experienced in Coloboma
    Medical Genetics
    Referral may be required

    Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olaf Bodamer is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bodamer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coloboma. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kabuki Syndrome, Classic Galactosemia, Niemann-Pick Disease, and Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Dr. Bodamer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Coloboma?

    Coloboma is an eye abnormality that occurs before birth. Colobomas are missing pieces of tissue in structures that form the eye. They may appear as notches or gaps in one of several parts of the eye, including the colored part of the eye called the iris; the retina, which is the specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye; the blood vessel layer under the retina called the choroid; or the optic nerves, which carry information from the eyes to the brain.

    When should I see a Coloboma doctor near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma doctor near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma doctors near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma doctors near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma doctor near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctor near waltham, MA?

    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 Coloboma 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 Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctors near waltham, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Coloboma 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 Coloboma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Coloboma 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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