The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Southern Pines, NC

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Southern Pines, NC. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arghavan Almony is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Almony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zeina Haddad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Wannamaker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Wannamaker is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc.

    200 Pavilion Way, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Bonnecaze is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Bonnecaze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pheochromocytoma, Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Adrenal Gland Adenoma, Obesity, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc.

    200 Pavilion Way, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Antil is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Antil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Fakadej is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Fakadej 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, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Handley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Handley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Uveitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarra Millender is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Millender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Surgery Center Of The Carolinas LP

    2170 Midland Rd, 
    Southern Pines, NC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John French is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. French 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, Cogan's Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

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

    Carolina Regional Anesthesia PLLC

    205 Page Rd, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Daley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

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

    Carolina Regional Anesthesia PLLC

    205 Page Rd, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Brackman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Brackman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc

    15 Regional Dr, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Hipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc

    15 Regional Dr, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Szurgot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Szurgot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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

    Pinehurst Medical Clinic Inc

    15 Regional Dr, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Padiwath Ung is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Ung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sleepmed Therapies Inc.

    5 First Village Dr, 
    Pinehurst, NC 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miles Whitaker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Whitaker 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 Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

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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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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 Southern Pines, NC?

    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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