The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Plantation, FL

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Plantation, FL. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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142 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Burgess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Burgess is rated as a Distinguished 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, Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tirso Lara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Lara is rated as a Distinguished 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Villate is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Villate is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    General Practice
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    General Practice

    El Projimo Medical Center PLLC

    Sunrise, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Correa is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Correa is rated as an Experienced 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 Obesity in Children, Obesity, Food Allergy, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    General Practice
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    General Practice

    Caremax Medical Center Of Broward LLC

    4302 W Broward Blvd, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jones Cemelus is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Cemelus 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zuzana Hrdlicka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Hrdlicka is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Hereditary Keratitis, Chalazion, and Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Skolnick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Skolnick 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Arnaldo Villafranca MD PA

    10650 W State Road 84 Ste 206, 
    Davie, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lyan Hernandez is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Davie, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Hirsutism in Women.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Jellinger & Lerman MD LLC

    3107 Stirling Rd Ste 300, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Lerman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Lerman 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Neuropathy, Hypothyroidism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    South Florida Laser Eye Center

    8051 W Sunrise Blvd, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hassan Tavakkoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Tavakkoli 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 S Pine Island Rd Ste A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilan Epstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Epstein 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group Of Florida

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 312, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mandeep Dhalla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Dhalla is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1776 N Pine Island Rd Ste 214, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aarup Kubal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Kubal 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Medeye Associates

    600 N Hiatus Rd Ste 21, 
    Pembroke Pines, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zachary Segal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Dr. Segal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Segal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    BJF Enterprises Inc

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 305, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Bawcombe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Bawcombe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Cabral is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Cabral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Cabral is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1993.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Cleveland Clinic Florida (A Nonprofit Corporation)

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, 
    Weston, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Malgorzata Teklinski is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. Dr. Teklinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 300, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Del Cid is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Del Cid is rated as a Distinguished 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Magruder Eye Institute PLLC

    6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 401, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Espaillat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Espaillat 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 Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Espaillat is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Espaillat is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1050 N Federal Hwy, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meir Baalhaness is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Baalhaness is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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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.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, 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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