The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in foothill ranch, CA

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 139 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near foothill ranch, CA. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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139 providers found
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Felice L Gersh MD Inc

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 311, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Waldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Waldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura. Dr. Waldman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zackery Oakey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oakey is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Oakey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Medical Group Pediatrics Irvine-Sand Canyon

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 245, 
    Irvine,, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Wang 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Dhoot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Dhoot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia. Dr. Dhoot is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    26730 Towne Centre Dr Ste 202, 
    Foothill Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, California. Dr. Chang 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 Obesity, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Shapiro Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Irvine Eye Center Inc.

    18 Endeavor Ste 104, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Entropion.

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

    City Of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samar Singh is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Ping H. Wang, M.D.

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ping Wang is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wang 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Triple A Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Irvine Eye Physicians And Surgeons Inc.

    15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 300, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Li-li Chia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    Nairi Berner, M.D., M.S.

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nairi Berner is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Berner is rated as an Experienced 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 Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

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

    Irvine Eye Physicians And Surgeons Inc.

    15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 300, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral required

    Grace Hunter DO Inc

    23331 El Toro Rd Ste 102, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Krishnan is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Krishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Obesity in Children, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Krishnan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy 364

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wei Gui is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gui 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cone Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

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

    Retina Orange County, Inc.

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Suite 385, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Vaidya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vaidya 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Behnaz Rouhani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Rouhani is rated as an Experienced 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Rouhani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ye Wang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashraf Ahmad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ahmad 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kim 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, Pinguecula, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Savak Teymoorian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Teymoorian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Teymoorian 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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 foothill ranch, 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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