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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Chico, CA. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Robert A. Equi, MD Private Practice

    19 Ilahee Ln, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    We provide exceptional care and compassionate service to optimize the vision of patients with retinal disease. Dr. Equi was raised in California and attended college at UCLA, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He began his work in ophthalmology while at UCLA, researching treatments for retinal diseases at the famous Jules Stein Eye Institute. He subsequently earned his M.D. at the prestigious University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Scripps-Mercy Hospital in San Diego before heading east to the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University to pursue his residency training in ophthalmology. Following residency, he returned to California to be a fellow in vitreo-retinal surgery at the Doheny Retina Institute, part of USC?s Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Equi was awarded the inaugural Heed Foundation Clinician-Scientist award in 2002, one of only two ophthalmologists in the country to receive that award. Following his fellowship, he returned to Johns Hopkins to serve as the Assistant Chief of Service of the Wilmer Eye Institute following in the footsteps of his colleagues, Drs. Arun Patel and Joel Pearlman. Dr. Equi has published papers and written chapters on treatments for infectious diseases of the retina, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He has been involved in several national clinical trials in the treatment of macular degeneration. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is Board Certified. Dr. Equi is an avid long distance runner and cyclist, having competed in marathons and triathlons, and he describes himself as a die-hard family man. Dr. Equi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Equi is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Equi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    North Valley Eye Care

    114 Mission Ranch Blvd, Ste 50, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joel Barthelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Barthelow 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Barthelow is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Barthelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Ampla Health Chico Medical Dental & Pediatrics

    680 Cohasset Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gopinath Sunil is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Sunil is rated as an Experienced 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 Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pablo Arregui is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Arregui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Houlihan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Houlihan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    North Valley Eye Care

    114 Mission Ranch Blvd, Ste 50, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gajda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Gajda is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Chalazion, and Glaucoma. Dr. Gajda is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Interventional Pain Solutions PC

    605 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gilbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Presbyopia, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Ridge Eye Care Inc.

    1700 Bruce Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1488 East Ave Ste 130, 
    Chico, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leena Singh is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Hyperparathyroidism, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Department Of Veteran Affairs

    280 Cohasset Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Reeve is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Reeve 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Department Of Veteran Affairs

    280 Cohasset Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Woods is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Woods 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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

    Northern Valley Indian Health Inc.

    845 W East Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chester Austin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2109 Forest Ave Ste 20, 
    Chico, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Stabel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Stabel 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 Cataract, Pterygium, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Chico Eye Center Medical Group

    Chico, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Liston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Liston is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    North Valley Internal Medicine

    85 Declaration Dr Ste 110, 
    Chico, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vimali Paul is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Paul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Ascites.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Eye Life Institute

    6283 Clark Rd Ste 10, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Niswonger is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Niswonger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Cataract.

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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.