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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near salinas, CA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Salinas Valley PrimeCare Medical Group Inc

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Patton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Valerie Choy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Choy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Visceromegaly, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Choy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral required

    Salinas Valley Health Diabetes & Endocrine Center

    355 Abbott St Ste 200, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicolas Kissell is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kissell 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Triple A Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Kissell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Friedreich Ataxia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

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

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lew is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Lew 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 Boils, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clark is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp.

    622 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Chung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Chung 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 Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Salinas

    622 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp.

    622 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asit Pruthi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Pruthi 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 Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Pterygium. Dr. Pruthi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vantage Eye Center A Medical Corp.

    622 Abbott St, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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

    County Of Monterey

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Ventura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Ventura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Harrison 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Cough.

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

    County Of Monterey

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Zaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Zaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation

    1441 Constitution Blvd, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minerva Perez-Lopez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Perez-Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Office

    1615 Bunker Hill Way Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Solorio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Solorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy.

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

    Salinas Surgery Center

    955 Blanco Cir Ste A, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leland Rosenblum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Rosenblum 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, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Pterygium.

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

    Montage Medical Group, Marina

    2930 2nd Ave Ste 200, 
    Marina, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Gjeltema is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marina, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Gjeltema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Gjeltema is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Clinical De Salud Del Valle De Salinas

    10561 Merritt St, 
    Castroville, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oguchi Nkwocha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Castroville, California. Dr. Nkwocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Macroamylasemia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Nkwocha is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eric J. Del Piero M.D. A Medical Corp.

    871 Cass St Ste 200, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Del Piero is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Del Piero is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment.

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

    Cass Street

    966 Cass St, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Chen 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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 salinas, 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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