The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 392 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Georgia, US. Of these, 281 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced and 33 are Distinguished.

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    Yamuna Gorantla
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Endocrinology

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 102, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Yamuna Gorantla is an Endocrinologist in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Gorantla has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Dr. Gorantla is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew Hendrick
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Hendrick is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hendrick has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Mark Rivellese
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, PC

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Suite 420, 
    Sandy Springs, GA 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Rivellese is an Ophthalmologist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Rivellese has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Rivellese is currently accepting new patients.

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    Hyung Cho
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, PC

    575 Professional Drive, Suite 300, 
    Lawrenceville, GA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hyung Cho is an Ophthalmologist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Cho has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    John W. Thomas
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons, P.C.

    1457 Scott Boulevard, 
    Decatur, GA 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Thomas has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Associates Of Middle Georgia

    160 Water Tower Court, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Bldg2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harpreet Walia is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Walia has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Bldg2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sri Mukkamala is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Mukkamala has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    2395 Wall Street Southeast, Ste280, 
    Conyers, GA 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yogin Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Associates Of Middle Georgia

    160 Water Tower Court, 
    Macon, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Atlanta Retina

    1720 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 932, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David D'heurle is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. D'heurle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. D'heurle is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Yee is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yee has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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, and Retinal Detachment.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    160 Water Tower Court, 
    Macon, GA 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arpan Bachhawat is an Ophthalmologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Bachhawat has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and 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, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Thomas Eye Group, P.C.

    3960 Shallowford Road, SteA, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Miller is an Optometry provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished 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 Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    West Georgia Eye Care Center

    2616 Warm Springs Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Mayfield is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mayfield 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, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Mayfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    833 Campbell Hill Street Northwest, Ste300, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Swahili

    Atul Sharma is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and 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), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    833 Campbell Hill Street Northwest, Ste300, 
    Marietta, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ella Leung is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Leung has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.C.

    3800 Pleasant Hill Road, Ste3, 
    Duluth, GA 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Segal is an Ophthalmologist in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Segal has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Bldg2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Sean Koh is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Koh has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and 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, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1462 Montreal Road, Ste412, 
    Tucker, GA 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jay Stallman is an Ophthalmologist in Tucker, Georgia. Dr. Stallman has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished 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, and Endophthalmitis.

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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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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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