The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Sioux Falls, SD

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The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors near Sioux Falls, SD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Sioux Falls, SD. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Select Specialty Hospital-Sioux Falls

    1305 W 18th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Barth is an Endocrinologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Barth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes-Dawley Farm

    1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Crawford is an Endocrinologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Crawford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Triple A Syndrome, Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes-Dawley Farm

    1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Longo is an Endocrinologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Longo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes-Dawley Farm

    1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Diaz is an Endocrinologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Avera Endocrinology & Diabetes-Dawley Farm

    1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 3000, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raquel Anel is an Endocrinologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Anel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Glomus Jugulare Tumor, and Thyroid Storm.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Clinic

    1621 S Minnesota Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Tran is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Clinic

    1621 S Minnesota Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Vanden is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Vanden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Jed Assam
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    VRA Vision

    5418 E Arrowhead Pkwy, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Assam is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal diseases. His clinical expertise includes managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal detachment (RD), macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and complications from ocular trauma or surgery. He specializes in retinal laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and advanced vitreoretinal surgery.Dr. Assam earned a masters degree in Human Clinical Anatomy from Creighton University before attending medical school at the USD Sanford School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he served as Chief Resident and was named Intern of the Year. He then pursued a highly competitive two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he trained under nationally recognized leaders in retina care. Dr. Assam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Clinic

    1621 S Minnesota Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Tufty is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Tufty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Oculocutaneous Albinism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Clinic

    1621 S Minnesota Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Ollerton is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Ollerton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Funk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Funk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vance Thompson Vision Surgery Center

    3101 W 57th St, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Keenum is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Keenum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Ectropion, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Ophthalmology LTD.

    6601 S Minnesota Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Atchison is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Atchison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthamology LTD

    6601 S Minnesota Ave Ste 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthamology LTD

    6601 S Minnesota Ave Ste 200, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Erickson is an Ophthalmologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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 near Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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 Sioux Falls, SD?

    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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