The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in valley stream, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 406 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near valley stream, NY. Of these, 302 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced and 21 are Distinguished.

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406 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (1.9 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.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ben Tal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Tal is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Tal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Stoller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Stoller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    243 Broadway, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ira Salzman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Salzman is rated as an Advanced 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Salzman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    22812 Linden Blvd, 
    Cambria Heights, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frantz Lerebours is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cambria Heights, New York. Dr. Lerebours 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, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    165 North Village Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Stroh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Stroh 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, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Stroh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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

    SightMD

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Hatsis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Hatsis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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

    Office

    2860 Long Beach Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Swerdin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Swerdin is rated as an Advanced 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 Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

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

    Office

    21543 Jamaica Ave, 
    Queens Village, NY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Haitian, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Laroche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Queens Village, New York. Dr. Laroche is rated as an Advanced 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 Glaucoma, Hyphema, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Laroche is currently accepting new patients.

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

    N & A Optical Inc.

    20504 Hillside Ave, 
    Hollis, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajid Malik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hollis, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

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

    New York Diabetes And Endocrinology PLLC

    20801 Hillside Ave, 
    Queens Village, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Wietschner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Queens Village, New York. Dr. Wietschner is rated as an Advanced 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    25611 Union Turnpike, 
    Glen Oaks, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Raman Singhal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glen Oaks, New York. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Singhal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singhal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    13303 Jamaica Ave, 
    Richmond Hill, NY 
     (6.4 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

    Office

    200 Old Country Rd Ste 130, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Barzideh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Barzideh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Ophthalmology

    17415 Horace Harding Expy, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sangwoo Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BrightView Retina Consultant

    13625 Maple Ave Ste 207, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Zimei Zhou is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Zhou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Referral may be required
    9131 Queens Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Paccione is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Paccione 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, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Paccione is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Paccione is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.9 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

    EyeCare Advantage Inc.

    260 W Sunrise Hwy, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jewel Liao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

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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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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 valley stream, 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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