The 20 Best Congenital Cataract Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Congenital Cataract Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Congenital Cataract near Florida, US. Of these, 101 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Advanced in Congenital 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Cataract Removal, and Tenotomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Okaloosa Ophthalmology Pediatric & Adult Eye Care

    4100 S. Ferdon Blvd, Ste C2, 
    Crestview, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Kruger is an Ophthalmologist in Crestview, Florida. Dr. Kruger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Congenital Cataract.

    Derek B. Hess
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hess specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Pediatric Medicine. He served as chief of the medical staff from 2017-2019. He joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical staff in 2004. Dr. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He trained as an ophthalmology resident at Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.

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    Joshua N. Elliott
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Elliott specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He completed his internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Elliott also completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at James Hall Eye Center/Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.

    David J. Mendelblatt
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract.

    Kelly H. Unkrich
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I grew up in the Florida panhandle and spent most of my early years of training in Florida. I did part of my training up north, but was eager to return home to Florida to practice. My husband and I enjoy spending time at the beach with our son and visiting family and friends. It’s fun! I always knew I wanted to work in the medical field with children. I thought I would become a pediatrician, but also really enjoyed doing surgery. I did an elective in pediatric ophthalmology during medical school and realized it was the best of both worlds — I get to help children see, I perform their surgery if needed, and continue to follow them as they grow up. Helping improve a child’s vision is the most rewarding job, and for most exams, we have fun playing with toys and flashlights! I am passionate about early intervention for visual problems. I serve on the board of Vision is Priceless here in Jacksonville, a non-profit who promotes vision screening to identify visual abnormalities as early as possible to start treatment. There is no greater reward than giving a child the gift of sight. International surgical mission work is very important to me. I have done international outreach in Tanzania, Kenya, Guatemala and Costa Rica.  My medical interests include: amblyopia eyelid surgery (blocked tear duct, dermoid cyst, chalazion) pediatric cataracts ptosis (droopy eyelid) strabismus I try to put parents and patients at ease in the exam room and make the exam fun. No child enjoys eye drops, but aside from that necessary aspect of the visit, we try to make the exam fun and engaging for children and their parents. I try to spend as much time as possible answering questions and fully explaining my exam findings to parents, so they leave with an understanding of what is going on with their child. I find that communicating with parents is much easier now that I have a child and can understand the parent perspective. Dr. Unkrich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Congenital Cataract.

    Cigdem Ozturk
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida

    6535 Nemours Parkway, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cigdem Ozturk is an Ophthalmologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Ozturk has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Epicanthal Folds.

    Stephen Schwartz
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Timothy Murray
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6705 S Red Rd Ste 412, 
    South Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Murray is an Ophthalmologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Retinal Detachment, Melanoma of the Eye, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Loh Ophthalmology Associates

    8585 Sunset Drive, Suite #202, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Dresner is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dresner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

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

    Zuzana Hrdlicka is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Hrdlicka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Chalazion, and Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Family Focus Eye Care

    7120 NW 11th Pl, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nausheen Khuddus is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Khuddus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Khuddus is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract

    The Nemours Foundation

    6535 Nemours Pkwy, 
    Orlando, FL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ferhat Evliyaoglu is a Pediatrics provider in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Evliyaoglu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Astigmatism, and Epicanthal Folds.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St Fl 4, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ta Chen is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Pediatrics

    Office

    8740 N Kendall Dr Ste 117, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Friedman is a Pediatrics provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Brown Syndrome.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ocala Eye Optical Inc

    4414 SW College Rd Unit 1462, 
    Ocala, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Jank is an Ophthalmologist in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Jank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Congenital Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Gills is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Magruder Eye Institute PLLC

    5210 Linton Blvd Ste 104, 
    Delray Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Simons is an Ophthalmologist in Delray Beach, Florida. Dr. Simons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Blepharitis. Dr. Simons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Scott L. Geller MD PA

    4755 Summerlin Rd Ste 1, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Geller is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Geller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.

    Daniel J. Lattin
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lattin is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lattin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Retinochoroidal Coloboma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cataract?

    A congenital cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens of the eye is normally clear. It focuses light that comes into the eye onto the retina.

    When should I see a Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital 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 Congenital Cataract doctors in Florida, US?

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

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