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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Sylmar, CA. Of these, 101 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 1, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kayur Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease, Pterygium, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse 900, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.0 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.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 1, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malika Singh is an Endocrinologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 2, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Davydov is an Internal Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Davydov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

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

    11550 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Smyth is an Ophthalmologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Smyth has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Kwon is an Ophthalmologist in Sylmar, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Glaucoma, and Ocular Toxoplasmosis.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Patrick P Sassani MD Medical Corp.

    14624 Sherman Way Ste 506, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (6.9 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Retina Associates

    17750 Sherman Way, Ste 100, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (7.6 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.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    5400 Balboa Boulevard, Suite 126, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.3 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.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    16661 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 522, 
    Encino, CA 
     (10.0 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (11.2 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).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Fitts is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Fitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shabana Tariq is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Tariq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis A.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rohit Chetty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Chetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Northeast Valley Health Pharmacy

    1600 San Fernando Rd, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonel Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Optum - Mission Hills

    11600 Indian Hills Rd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chengqun Shao is an Endocrinologist in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shao has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Thyroid Storm, and Obesity in Children.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    14901 Rinaldi Street, Suite 200, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tedmur Qozi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Qozi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Protein S Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Robert O Flores MD Inc.

    11273 Laurel Canyon Blvd Ste 1, 
    San Fernando, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flores is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Fernando, California. Dr. Flores 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, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arash Nafisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Nafisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Teratoma of the Mediastinum.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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 Sylmar, 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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