The 20 Best Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Doctors in The United States

Dr. Neil Bressler has been a member of the Wilmer Eye Institute's faculty since 1988 and is the inaugural James P. Gills Professor of Ophthalmology. He specializes in retinal diseases, with special interests in diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Dr. Bressler's main research interests have been collaborative efforts in clinical trials of common retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, having chaired several NIH-sponsored and industry-sponsored multicenter randomized clinical trials and authored almost 300 peer-reviewed publications. He is a past chair of the NIH-sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network, and was responsible for guidelines, policies, protocol development as well as implementation, and to facilitate Network operations in a way that maintains academic integrity and optimal clinical trial performance. He also has chaired the National Eye Institutes Data and Safety Monitoring Committee for intramural clinical trials and the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel. Dr. Bressler is currently editor-in-chief of JAMA Ophthalmology. Dr. Bressler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Lloyd Aiello is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aiello is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Dr. Susan Bressler is the Julia G. Levy, Ph.D. Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is an ophthalmologist and has subspecialty training in medical retinal disorders, vitreoretinal disease, and retinal surgery. Her main research interest has been collaborative efforts in clinical trials - serving as principal investigator of an image reading center that has served as a central unit for many clinical trials and epidemiologic investigations, as Vice Chair of the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network and as principal investigator of a participating clinical center in several major clinical trials. Most studies have specific emphasis on the treatment of both non-neovascular and neovascular age-related macular degeneration and all aspects of diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Bressler has a large national and international referral practice. In addition, she has published 223 peer reviewed articles and 55 book chapters. Editorial Board positions have included American Journal of Ophthalmology, Survey of Ophthalmology, Retina, EyeNet Magazine, Health After 50: The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter and the Wilmer Retina Update. Dr. Bressler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases. The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials. Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991. Dr. Campochiaro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

Peter Kaiser is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kaiser has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Osteotomy.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Kozak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Jay Chhablani is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chhablani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Chhablani is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dante J. Pieramici graduated with honors from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed Ophthalmology Residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He receive vitreoretinal fellowship training at the Emory Eye Center in Atlanta Georgia. Dr. Pieramici has held full-time academic positions at the Yale University Eye Center and the Wilmer Eye Institute, where he served as the Assistant Chief of Service and Director of Ocular Trauma. Currently he is the Codirector of the California Retina Research Foundation, a partner of the California Retina Consultants, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Doheny Eye Center in Southern California. Dr. Pieramici has published over 100 articles, 16 book chapters, and has edited 3 books on retinal diseases. He lectures nationally and internationally on retinal diseases and ocular trauma.Dr. Pieramici’s research interests have been varied, and include clinical and basic science projects aimed at better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of ocular diseases, so as to improve treatments for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, and severe ocular injuries. He has been a clinical investigator, principal investigator, or reading center investigator in numerous NIH and pharmaceutical company sponsored clinical trials. Dr Pieramici has helped in the development of new surgical techniques including limited macular translocation and 25-gauge (small incision) vitrectomy surgery. Currently he is involved in the development of new drug delivery techniques for various retinal vascular diseases.Dr. Pieramici has received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ocular Trauma where he serves as Vice President, and the Pan-American Ophthalmologic Society amongst others. Dr Pieramici is a member of S.E.E International and regularly trains international ophthalmologists from undeserved areas.As vitreoretinal specialists, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for all disorders of the retina, macula and vitreous. We focus on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of these conditions. Many abnormalities of the retina and vitreous may cause visual loss. These disorders include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, macular edema and epiretinal membranes. Our practice has multiple locations throughout Central California to serve our patients. Dr. Pieramici is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

Lee Jampol is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jampol has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

Hemal Mehta is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Flemington, New Jersey. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Lung Metastases, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Pneumonia.

Charles Wykoff is an Ophthalmologist in Bellaire, Texas. Dr. Wykoff is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Jennifer Sun is a Physiatrist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Sun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hemiplegia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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 Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Justis Ehlers is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ehlers is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

Nancy Holekamp is an Ophthalmologist in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Holekamp is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

Sunil Srivastava is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Srivastava is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Arshad Khanani is an Ophthalmologist in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Khanani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Khanani is currently accepting new patients.

Pravin Dugel is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Dugel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

Michael Ip is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ip is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.

Dennis Marcus is an Ophthalmologist in Aiken, South Carolina. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.