The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in normal, IL

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near normal, IL. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    1701 East College Avenue Floor 1, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gustavo Galue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Galue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Galue is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Signature Retina Consultants PC

    2010 Jacobssen Dr Ste C, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Sumit Bhatia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Bhatia is rated as a Distinguished 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Heartland EyeCare Group

    2501 E College Ave Ste B, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients

    Sreenivasa Basavanthappa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Basavanthappa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Basavanthappa is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gailey Eye Clinic LTD.

    1008 N Main St, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Barba is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Barba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Barba is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gailey Eye Clinic LTD.

    1008 N Main St, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Halperin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Halperin is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Halperin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral required

    Carle Bromenn Medical Office Center I-Cardiology And Cardiovascular Surgery

    1302 Franklin Ave Ste 2500, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Liza Yambay-Valiente is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Yambay-Valiente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Acromegaly, Gigantism, and Sotos Syndrome. Dr. Yambay-Valiente is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Visionpoint Eye Center LLC

    1107 Airport Rd, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Pinter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Pinter is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Pinter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Visionpoint Eye Center LLC

    1107 Airport Rd, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Brownstone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Brownstone is rated as an Advanced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Brownstone is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kindred is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Kindred 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 Childhood Volvulus, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Gailey Eye Clinic LTD.

    1008 N Main St, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ara Aprahamian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Aprahamian 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Astigmatism. Dr. Aprahamian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1405 Eastland Dr, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tom Kenney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Kenney 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kenney is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Visionpoint Eye Center LLC

    1107 Airport Rd, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Catharine Crockett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Crockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Crockett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Visionpoint Eye Center LLC

    1107 Airport Rd, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chintan Pathak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Pathak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Pathak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Visionpoint Eye Center LLC

    1107 Airport Rd, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nenita Maganti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Maganti 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Cataract. Dr. Maganti 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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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 normal, IL?

    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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