The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in rockaway park, NY

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 482 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near rockaway park, NY. Of these, 357 are Experienced, 99 are Advanced and 26 are Distinguished.

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482 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wagdy F Girgis MD PC

    76 Battery Ave Ste 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wagdy Girgis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Girgis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    131 Beach 19th St, 
    Far Rockaway, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dmitriy Elkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Far Rockaway, New York. Dr. Elkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Elkin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Clarity Medical PC

    5121 Avenue U, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Solly Elmann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Elmann is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Elmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metropolitan Retina Associates P.C.

    2035 Ralph Ave Ste A6, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Felder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Felder is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Office

    1660 E 14th St Ste LL1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rubin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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

    Office

    1630 E 15th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Avnish Deobhakta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Deobhakta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Deobhakta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    384 Neptune Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stanley Bykov is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Bykov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tseng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Tseng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

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

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    450 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Filippos Vingopoulos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vingopoulos is rated as a Distinguished 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 Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

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

    Rubin Brecher MD LLC

    736 Ocean Pkwy, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rubin Brecher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Brecher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    13303 Jamaica Ave, 
    Richmond Hill, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Piyali Sen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond Hill, New York. Dr. Sen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Diabetic Retinopathy, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Sen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Feig is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Feig is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Interstitial Keratitis, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Cataract. Dr. Feig is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York(Downtown)

    110 Lafayette St, Suite 502, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cooney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Cooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cone Dystrophy, and Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Monica Maalouf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Maalouf is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Foot Drop, and Endoscopy.

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

    Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York

    950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Klancnik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Klancnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Klancnik is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Diplomate and United States Medical Licensing Exam; Parts I, II, & III.

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

    Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants Of New York

    950 3rd Ave, 3rd floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Yannuzzi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yannuzzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Vitrectomy.

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

    Jeffrey F Zwerling MD PC

    11718 Rockaway Beach Blvd, 
    Rockaway Park, NY 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Zwerling is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockaway Park, New York. Dr. Zwerling 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, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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

    Office

    11718 Rockaway Beach Blvd, 
    Rockaway Park, NY 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Zwerling is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockaway Park, New York. Dr. Zwerling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

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

    Office

    2270 Kimball St Ste 207, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Wertentheil is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Wertentheil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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 rockaway park, NY?

    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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