The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Lexington, KY. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
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    Jack L. Hollins M.D. P.S.C.

    2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-264-7700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Hollins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
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    New Lexington Clinic

    100 N Eagle Creek Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-258-4362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Newcomb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Newcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Geographic Atrophy, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David R. Kielar
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David R. Kielar
    Ophthalmology
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    New Lexington Clinic

    100 N Eagle Creek Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-258-4362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Kielar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Kielar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.

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    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
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    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Blackburn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blackburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Purkiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul A. Pearson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Paul A. Pearson
    Ophthalmology
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    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Pearson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pearson 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 Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Judit Z. Baffi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Judit Z. Baffi
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-218-2627
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judit Baffi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Baffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Eric B. Higgins
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Eric B. Higgins
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Higgins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Higgins 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Higgins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Claire E. Fraser
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Claire E. Fraser
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Claire Fraser is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Fraser 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
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    TriState Centers For Sight Inc.

    601 Perimeter Dr Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    859-278-9393
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Blandford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blandford 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 Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Blandford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David T. Garrett
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. David T. Garrett
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Consultants Of Kentucky PSC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 211, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Garrett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Garrett 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Garrett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ryan J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Ryan J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Consultants Of Kentucky PSC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 211, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ricca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Miguel Busquets
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Dr. Miguel Busquets
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky, Psc

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Busquets is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Busquets is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Busquets is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Isernhagen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rick Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Isernhagen 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Isernhagen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Bluegrass Retina Consultants PSC

    3290 Blazer Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-264-0445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Angelia Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 do I find the best Geographic Atrophy doctor near Lexington, KY?

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    How does MediFind rank Geographic Atrophy doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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