The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in West Hartford, CT

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near West Hartford, CT. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Solinsky EyeCare LLC

    1013 Farmington Ave, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Solinsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Solinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Solinsky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Solinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Connecticut Eye Center, PC

    639 Park Rd, Ste 100, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Albergo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Albergo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Albergo is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Albergo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Eye Center, PC

    639 Park Rd, Ste 100, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duane Austin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Austin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants PC

    43 Woodland St, Ste 100, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Walter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Endophthalmitis, and Iridectomy. Dr. Walter is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    85 Seymour St Ste 822, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Neuwirth is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Neuwirth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Children's Specialty Group

    282 Washington St, Ste 2B, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herb Becker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hartford, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Becker is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants PC

    5 Two Mile Rd, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ruddat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Ruddat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. 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), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ruddat is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ruddat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Disease Consultants LLC

    1043 Farmington Ave, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Gaudio is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Gaudio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Donald J Salzberg MD

    836 Farmington Ave Ste 121, 
    West Hartford, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Roth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Connecticut Health Center

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Simmons is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Refocus Eye Health Of Connecticut PC

    4 Northwestern Dr Ste 400, 
    Bloomfield, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nizar Abdelfattah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Dr. Abdelfattah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Consulting Ophthalmologists PC

    499 Farmington Ave Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ward is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Ward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1 Lake St, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Fitzpatrick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Starling Physicians - Bristol Eye Center

    1345 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randy Robinson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Chalazion. Dr. Robinson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 110, 
    Wethersfield, CT 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Emmel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Dr. Emmel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ijaz Shafi MD PC

    1 Grove St Fl 2, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ijaz Shafi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Shafi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Strabismus, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Consulting Ophthalmologists PC

    499 Farmington Ave Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inna Stroh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Stroh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Cataract, Scleritis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1 Lake St, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Mcdonald is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1 Lake St Ste 103, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Seremet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Seremet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1345 Farmington Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Russo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor near West Hartford, CT?

    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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors near West Hartford, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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