The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Columbia, SC

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The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors near Columbia, SC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Columbia, SC. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Daniel V. Will
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Will is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Will is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Will is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derek Barker is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Barker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

    John A. Wells
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Wells is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

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    Derrick A. Huey
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Derrick Huey is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Huey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Huey is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward G. Mintz
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Mintz is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mintz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Mintz is currently accepting new patients.

    William A. Johnson
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Joshua G. Nunn
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Nunn is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Nunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Nunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward G. Crosswell
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Crosswell is currently accepting new patients.

    Jae Y. Lee
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Clinic, PA

    1920 Pickens Street, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jae Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Matthew Clary
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Center, P.A.

    1655 Bernardin Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Clary is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Clary is currently accepting new patients.

    John F. Payne
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Payne is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

    David L. Johnson
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Nigam is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Nigam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Nigam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center–West Columbia

    124 Sunset Court, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manuel Paez is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Paez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinoblastoma, Uveal Melanoma, Episcleritis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Paez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Palmetto Retina Center LLC

    124 Sunset Ct, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Clark is an Ophthalmologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Barron C. Fishburne
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy

    Palmetto Retina Center – Trenholm Road

    7620 Trenholm Road Extension, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barron Fishburne is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Fishburne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Fishburne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Crosswell is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Crosswell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Columbia Eye Surgery Center

    1920 Pickens St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Cain is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Presbyopia.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants LLC

    1410 Blanding St Ste 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Dickson is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Cataract, and Entropion.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor near Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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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