The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in North Miami Beach, FL

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 143 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near North Miami Beach, FL. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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143 providers found
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Smiddy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Smiddy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Flynn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Flynn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Interstitial Keratitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Macula Specialists Of Miami LLC

    184 NE 168th St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Levy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    2801 NE 213th St Ste 1015, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Thaler is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Thaler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteitis Fibrosa.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Benjamin Reinherz DO PA

    11900 Biscayne Blvd Ste 806, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Reinherz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Reinherz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    John Puglisi MD PA

    182 NE 168th St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    South Florida Retina Institute

    21342 W Dixie Hwy, 
    Miami, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adiel Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1400 NE Miami Gardens Dr Ste 203, 
    Miami, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Pelletier is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pelletier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1050 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meir Baalhaness is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Baalhaness is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayanth Sridhar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Sridhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Townsend is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Townsend is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Yannuzzi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yannuzzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sander Dubovy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dubovy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zohar Yehoshua is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yehoshua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wen-hsiang Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St Fl 2, 
    Miami, FL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hasenin Al is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Drs. Airala Laser & Cataract Institute PA

    2050 NE 163rd St, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karina Esquenazi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Esquenazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pterygium, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    SNG Labs-SNG Prosthetic Eye Institute Inc.

    1701 NE 164th St Ste 200, 
    North Miami Beach, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hoffman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    James H. Howitt MD LLC

    1460 NE 123rd St, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Howitt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Howitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pinguecula, Pterygium, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    James H. Howitt MD LLC

    1460 NE 123rd St, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gianmarco Paris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Paris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Isolated Ectopia Lentis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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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 North Miami Beach, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near North Miami Beach, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near North Miami Beach, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near North Miami Beach, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near North Miami Beach, 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 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 North Miami Beach, 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 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 North Miami Beach, FL?

    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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