The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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49 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Yates is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Yates is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His 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

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Cusick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Cusick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye One PLC.

    620 Berkmar Cir, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Tiedeman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Tiedeman 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Pediatric Endocrinology

    Univ. Of Virginia Imaging LLC

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Barrett is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Barrett 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthi Venkat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Venkat is rated as an Advanced 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 Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Cook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayakrishna Ambati is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ambati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

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

    UVA Health Northridge Internal Medicine

    2955 Ivy Rd Ste 205, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Laurie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Laurie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    UVA Health University Medical Associates

    1222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Kon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kon 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    UVA Health Family Medicine

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gazewood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gazewood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Bell's Palsy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrielle Turski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Turski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Endophthalmitis, Hyphema, and Uveitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Mcgehee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mcgehee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Nurse Practitioner | Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Nurse Practitioner | Endocrinology

    University Of Virginia Physicians Group

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Owens is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ms. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Ms. Owens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Charlottesville Eye Associates

    110 S Pantops Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Marcantonio is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Marcantonio 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 Cataract, Presbyopia, Meibomianitis, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Charlottesville Eye Associates

    110 S Pantops Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Womack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Womack 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 Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Charlottesville Eye Associates

    110 S Pantops Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ilwaine is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Ilwaine is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Charlottesville Eye Associates

    110 S Pantops Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Gonce is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gonce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Charlottesville Eye Associates

    110 S Pantops Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Morton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Morton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mcclure is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mcclure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Papilledema, Meibomianitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    UVA Health Eye Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 2, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arjun Dirghangi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Dirghangi 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 Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

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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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Charlottesville, VA?

    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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