The 20 Best Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Doctors Near Me in chesapeake, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) near chesapeake, VA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Alexander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Norfolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons

    1005 May Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cheryl Cauthen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Cauthen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Cauthen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Cauthen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    5320 Providence Road, Suite 301 & 101, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Kane is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kane, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Kane, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant, Medical - 2027.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Referral may be required

    Medical & Surgical Eye Specialists Inc.

    6315 N Center Dr Bldg 20, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Faroese, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Shakur Hamidi-Toosi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hamidi-Toosi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Hamidi-Toosi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Sophie Bakri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bakri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Bakri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Referral may be required

    Glaucoma & Laser Center PC

    160 Kingsley Ln, Ste 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dawnielle Kerner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Kerner is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2026. Dr. Kerner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bon Secours Surgery Center At Virgina Beach

    828 Healthy Way, Ste 115, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kapil Kapoor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2032. Dr. Kapoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Group Of Tidewater PC, The

    4433 Corporation Lane, Ste 195, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Telugu

    Venkat Reddy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2035.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Tidewater

    109 Wimbledon Square, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fredric Gross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Gross is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Dr. Gross is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Referral may be required
    1900 Colley Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Pegram is an Optometry provider practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Pegram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Dr. Pegram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Idan Hecht is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Folliculitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Dalvin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Dalvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, Coats Disease, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Dalvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tidewater Eye Centers

    3235 Academy Ave Ste 200, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Edmonds is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Edmonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Edmonds is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    First Colonial Family Practice Center Inc

    1120 First Colonial Rd Ste 100, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    Sentara Family Medicine & Pediatrics

    1933 Edwin Dr Ste 208, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faustino Reniva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Reniva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Ophthalmology | Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Mandell Retina Center

    397 Little Neck Road, Ste 202, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Lipman is an Ophthalmologist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Lipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Lipman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology - 2026. Dr. Lipman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Family Medicine

    First Colonial Family Practice Center Inc

    1120 First Colonial Rd Ste 100, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, French, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Samaras is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Samaras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Samaras is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) doctor near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) doctor near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) doctors near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) doctors near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) doctor near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Macular Edema (DME) doctor near chesapeake, VA?

    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 Macular Edema (DME) 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 Macular Edema (DME) 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 Macular Edema (DME) doctors near chesapeake, VA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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 Macular Edema (DME) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 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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