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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 184 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Kentucky, US. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 33 are Advanced and 20 are Distinguished.

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184 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Midwest Eye Center

    2865 Chancellor Drive, Suite 215, 
    Crestview Hills, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Dykhuizen is an Ophthalmologist in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Dr. Dykhuizen 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. Dr. Dykhuizen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Regional Diabetes Center-Covington-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    1500 James Simpson Jr Way, 
    Covington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Hermiller is an Endocrinologist in Covington, Kentucky. Dr. Hermiller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Thyroid Storm.

    Jacob J. Yunker
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Dr. Black's Eye Associates Of Southern Indiana

    1102 Lyndon Lane, Suite A, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Yunker is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Yunker 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, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Yunker is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Centers Of Louisville PSC

    1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Bloom is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bloom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Centers Of Louisville PSC

    1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inder Singal is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Singal 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 Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Belinda Shirkey is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shirkey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Physicians Eye Center Of Owensboro PSC

    2845 Farrell Cres, 
    Owensboro, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Millsap is an Ophthalmologist in Owensboro, Kentucky. Dr. Millsap 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 Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stone 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
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Jack L. Hollins M.D. P.S.C.

    2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Blackburn is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blackburn 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss 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, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Downing McPeak

    1403 Andrea St, 
    Bowling Green, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sapna Gangaputra is an Ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr. Gangaputra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Centers Of Louisville PSC

    1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janelle Adeniran is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Adeniran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca 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 Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates PSC

    3810 Springhurst Blvd Ste 100, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Neamtu is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Neamtu 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, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates PSC

    3810 Springhurst Blvd Ste 100, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Harper is an Ophthalmologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Harper 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
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rick Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Lambert EyeCare Associates PSC

    28531 US Highway 119, 
    South Williamson, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lambert is an Ophthalmologist in South Williamson, Kentucky. Dr. Lambert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Coats Disease, and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Uk Advanced Eye Care-Pikeville

    5425 N Mayo Trl Ste 202, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Brown is an Ophthalmologist in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Brown 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), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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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