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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Plant City, FL. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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

      Family Medical Specialists Of Florida

      1703 Thonotosassa Road, Suite A, 
      Plant City, FL 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Paul Gimness is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Plant City, Florida. Dr. Gimness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Gimness is currently accepting new patients.

      Erjola Balliu
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology

      Optum Florida-Lakeland Regional Health Systems

      3030 Harden Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erjola Balliu is an Endocrinologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Balliu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Storm.

      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Partners Of Florida

      2322 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Kiernan is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Kiernan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kiernan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Endocrinology

      Center For Diabetes And Metabolic Disorders

      502 Corner Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Monther Al is an Endocrinologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Brandon Eye Associates PA

      540 Medical Oaks Ave, Suite 103, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (12.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Neal Honickman is an Ophthalmologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Honickman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Honickman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Associates Of Florida, P.A.

      814 Griffin Rd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Peden is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Peden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Peden is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      814 Griffin Rd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (9.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jay Mulaney is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Mulaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Amblyopia, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Mulaney is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Cornerstone Medical Care

      500 Vonderburg Dr Ste 102, Brandon Office, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pedro Enriquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Enriquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Hyperaldosteronism.

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

      TGMG Fishhawk

      13421 Fishhawk Blvd, 
      Lithia, FL 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Jasko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lithia, Florida. Dr. Jasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, PA

      1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Ahmad Tarabishy is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Tarabishy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Tarabishy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas, PA

      1247 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Schneider is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Florida Retina Consultants P.A.

      2202 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, French, Polish, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nader Moinfar is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Moinfar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Moinfar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Retina Partners Of Florida

      2322 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Richard Hamilton is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Partners Of Florida

      2322 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Misch is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Misch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Misch is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Vitreous And Retina Consultants PA

      2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Suite 200, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Accepting New Patients

      Suk Moon is an Ophthalmologist in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Moon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

      Gregory L Henderson MD Facs Inc

      403 Vonderburg Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marguerite Kohlhepp is an Ophthalmologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Kohlhepp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Kohlhepp is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Gregory L Henderson MD Facs Inc

      403 Vonderburg Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Roy Braunstein is an Ophthalmologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Braunstein is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      403 Vonderburg Dr, 
      Brandon, FL 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Mines is an Ophthalmologist in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Mines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. Dr. Mines is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
      Ophthalmology

      Florida Retina Consultants P.A.

      35788 State Rd, Suite 102, 
      Zephyrhills, FL 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Friedman is an Ophthalmologist in Zephyrhills, Florida. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Palm Medical Center Hospitalist Group LLC

      1324 Lakeland Hill Blvd, 
      Lakeland, FL 
       (10.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Chandravadan Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Nephrosclerosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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 Plant City, FL?

      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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