The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Encino, CA

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Encino, CA. Of these, 236 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced, 22 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Matsunaga is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Matsunaga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Matsunaga is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eli Ipp is an Endocrinologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Ipp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    9001 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Boyer is an Ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Boyer has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 522, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Paikal is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Paikal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Paikal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    5400 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 126, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stavros Moysidis is a Pediatrics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Moysidis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Moysidis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Retina Associates

    17750 Sherman Way, Ste 100, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Logani is an Ophthalmologist in Reseda, California. Dr. Logani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Patrick P Sassani MD Medical Corp.

    14624 Sherman Way Ste 506, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Sassani is an Ophthalmologist in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Sassani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    5400 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 126, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Koulisis is a Pediatrics provider in Encino, California. Dr. Koulisis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Koulisis is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel D. Esmaili
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    5525 Etiwanda Ave, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Esmaili is an Ophthalmologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Esmaili has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Tayek is an Endocrinologist in Tarzana, California. Dr. Tayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Calcinosis, and Nephrocalcinosis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    13320 Riverside Drive, Suite 114, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shaden Sarafzadeh is an Ophthalmologist in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Sarafzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pterygium, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sarafzadeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Firas M. Rahhal
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    12840 Riverside Dr, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Firas Rahhal is an Ophthalmologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Rahhal has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Pouya N. Dayani
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group

    12840 Riverside Dr, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pouya Dayani is an Ophthalmologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Dayani has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Retinal Detachment, Neuroretinitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    David S. Liao
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    12840 Riverside Dr, 
    North Hollywood, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liao is an Ophthalmologist in North Hollywood, California. Dr. Liao has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinal Detachment, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy.

    Kent W. Small
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more. Throughout his career, Dr. Small has been involved in research and clinical trials backed by over $10 million in funding that will improve patient care for years to come. Dr. Small is also the published author of over 300 articles relating to all aspects of retinal disease. For over a decade, Dr. Small was both Professor and Director of the Macular Disease Center and Retinal Research lab at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He has taught nearly 100 ophthalmologists and optometrists. In addition, Dr. Small is a frequent guest lecturer and recognized expert both nationally and internationally.Finally, Dr. Small will treat you with the utmost concern and compassion you deserve every step of the way. Your appointments with him are unhurried and informative, and he will explain everything to you in simple, easy-to-understand language. It's why Dr. Kent Small is trusted by nearly 300 Glendale and Los Angeles area ophthalmologists, optometrists and other medical specialists for their patients who need retinal care.Innovative, experienced and highly personalized retinal care. Dr. Small is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Maziar Lalezary
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Doctor Retina P.C.

    8383 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 440, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maziar Lalezary is an Ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Lalezary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Lalezary is currently accepting new patients.

    Bruce B. Becker
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bruce B. Becker, M.D.

    5363 Balboa Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Becker is an Ophthalmologist in Encino, California. Dr. Becker has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis, and Entropion.

    Andrew M. Chang
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Specialists, A Medical Group Inc.

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    H N. Xu
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    H. Norman Xu, MD Private Practice

    7111 Winnetka Ave, Ste 4, 
    Canoga Park, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients' understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Vanessa Gabrovsky Cuellar MD Inc

    450 N Roxbury Dr Fl 3, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Svetlana Pilyugina is an Ophthalmologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Pilyugina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diabetic Retinopathy?

    Diabetes can harm the eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy.

    Diabetes also increases the chance of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Encino, CA?

    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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Encino, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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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