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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Salem, VA. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Blue Mountain Pathology Professioanl Corporation

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5296 Peters Creek Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishak John is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. John 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Vistar Eye Center

    5296 Peters Creek Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mcclintock is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcclintock is rated as a Distinguished 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Mcclintock is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center

    5296 Peters Creek Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Hartranft is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Hartranft is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Hartranft is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    1819 Electric Rd Ste 1A, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Byrnes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Byrnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Romulo Albuquerque is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Albuquerque is rated as a Distinguished 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Mackin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mackin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Peterson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Peterson 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 Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Will Griffeth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Griffeth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Harvey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Harvey 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Brisley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Brisley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center

    426 W Main St, 
    Salem, VA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Kinsler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Kinsler 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 Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Kinsler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Blue Ridge Surgery Center

    1802 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Till is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Till 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, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Till is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care & Surgery

    1960 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Eng is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Eng 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, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Eng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    3501 Colonial Green Cir SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dewey Bailey is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hypothyroidism, and Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Office

    1030 S Jefferson St Ste 200, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Koch is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced 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 Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Israel Hodish is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Hodish 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc

    6125 Airport Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Strelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Strelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vistar Eye Center Inc.

    707 S Jefferson St, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karli Griffeth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Griffeth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 5 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

    Vistar Eye Center

    5296 Peters Creek Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Hines is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Hines 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Hines is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, 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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