The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in El Cajon, CA

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near El Cajon, CA. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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106 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral may be required

    Kuljinder S Grewal M D PC

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 104, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuljinder Grewal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Grewal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Endophthalmitis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    450 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 112, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Tailun Zhao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced 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 Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Zhao is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Alliance Retina Consultants Inc.

    8262 University Ave, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Najafi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Najafi 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    7877 Parkway Dr, Suite 100, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Katzman practices practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Katzman 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 Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Katzman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral may be required

    Eye Physicians Medical Group Inc

    225 W Madison Ave Ste 1, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Crystal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Crystal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Hyphema, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

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

    Neighborhood Healthcare-El Cajon

    855 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishwan Jibri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jibri 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    San Ysidro Health

    875 El Cajon Blvd, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Nassir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Nassir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Emily's Family Practice

    1320 E Madison Ave, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nejat Jalisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jalisi 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 Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Food Allergy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Treger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Treger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelima Chu is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chu 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 Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Oh is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence S Rice MD A Medical Corporation

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 551, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hsu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hsu 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Chalazion. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ear Nose And Throat Associates Of San Diego A Medical Corp.

    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Barnard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Barnard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Pterygium, Presbyopia, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Diabetes And Endocrine Associates

    8851 Center Dr Ste 404, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Fink is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Fink 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 Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Fink is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Diabetes And Endocrine Associates

    8851 Center Dr Ste 404, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Einhorn is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Einhorn 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa. Dr. Einhorn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Square Medical Clinic Inc

    7339 El Cajon Blvd Ste I, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Venu Prabaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Prabaker is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Independent Diagnostic Testing Inc

    7877 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Cook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

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

    Rouel Enterprises Inc.

    860 Jamacha Rd Ste 107, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Rouel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Rouel 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 Papular Urticaria, Diabetic Neuropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Barry Katzman M.D. Inc. APC

    6945 El Cajon Blvd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarjan Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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 El Cajon, CA?

    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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