The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors near Silver Spring, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 227 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 169 are Experienced, 50 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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227 providers found
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Chew is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chew is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal.

    Kourosh Nazari
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    LaserVue

    5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1209, Suite 1209, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kourosh Nazari is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Nazari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Neal Adams MD

    2101 Medical Park Drive, Suite 303, Suite 303, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Joshua Fernandes is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fernandes 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 Vein Occlusion, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Vikram K. Shenoy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Downtown Bethesda

    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Shenoy, M.D., practices endocrinology at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Downtown Bethesda. He received his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and also completed his residency in endocrinology at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He practices general endocrinology, including the treatment of thyroid disorders, diabetes, PCOS, pituitary and adrenal disorders, hypogonadism and osteoporosis. Dr. Shenoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gancayco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Diabetic Eye & Macular Disease Specialists LLC

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 208, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeevan Mathura is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mathura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Neal Adams MD

    2 Wisconsin Circle, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Neal Adams is an ophthalmologist and nationally-recognized leader in the field of retina. He is the former Chief of the Division of Visual Physiology at The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. He is the author of the new book Healthy Vision. He spent 15 years at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he trained and was invited to join the faculty. He was then recruited to Texas as Chairman of Ophthalmology at the new Foster School of Medicine. He returned back home to Maryland, where he has started his own practice focusing on the holistic approach to caring for patients. Dr. Adams 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), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Vigersky is an Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Vigersky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology | Hospital Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, Inc

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    May Alattar is an Endocrinologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Alattar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Storm, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Andrew P. Hammer
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC Ada Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aziz Khanifar is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Khanifar is rated as an Advanced 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), Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Silver Spring Eye LLC

    8630 Fenton St Ste 514, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Yau is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Yau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lai is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Lai 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, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gayatri Reilly is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tamedental LLC

    2045 University Blvd E, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wawrzusin is an Ophthalmologist in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Wawrzusin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cuong Vu is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Vu 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 Detachment.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Johnson 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), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Sandra L. Cremers
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, Spanish

    Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

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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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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 Silver Spring, MD?

    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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