The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Sarasota, FL

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Sarasota, FL. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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29 providers found
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Retina Associates Of Sarasota, PA

    3420 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Niffenegger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Niffenegger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Niffenegger is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Niffenegger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Coastal Eye Institute

    1427 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Menezes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Menezes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sarasota Ophthalmology Associates

    2121 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Campbell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Chalazion, and Glaucoma.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    SK Retina LLC

    1700 S Tuttle Ave, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Snyder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    SK Retina LLC

    1700 S Tuttle Ave, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Stelton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Stelton 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sarasota Retina Institute P A

    3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melvin Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sarasota Retina Institute P A

    3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Levy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Levy 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 Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1219 S East Ave Ste 105, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Palm Coast Eye Center P.A.

    3131 S Tamiami Trl Ste 201, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Weinkle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Weinkle is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Endophthalmitis.

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

    Office

    2881 Hyde Park St Fl 2, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnoldo Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Vitamin D Deficiency, Acute Cystitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    2111 Bee Ridge Rd, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Guruswami Giri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Giri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Giri is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Giri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Intercoastal Medical Group Inc

    943 S Beneva Rd Ste 210, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wende Kozlow is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Kozlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Diabetic Neuropathy.

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

    Office

    3333 Cattlemen Rd Ste 208, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Marcantonio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Marcantonio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Somatostatinoma, VIPoma, Anemia, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Richard K Marschner JR MD PA

    5889 Whitfield Ave, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Marschner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Marschner is rated as an Experienced 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 Chalazion, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    11715 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Koss is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Koss is rated as an Experienced 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 Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Associates Of Sarasota

    3920 Bee Ridge Rd Bldg D, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keye Wong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Wong 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Macula And Diabetic Eye Center, LLC

    5117 26th St W Ste B, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Livingston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Livingston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Livingston is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Livingston is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    8592 Potter Park Dr, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Mccarren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Mccarren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, High Cholesterol, Griscelli Syndrome, and Dyschromatosis Symmetrica Hereditaria.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    13411 Blythefield Ter, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Runge is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Runge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Runge is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Silverman Pediatric Ophthalmology PA

    217 Manatee Ave E, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Ames is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Ames 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, 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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