The 20 Best Interstitial Keratitis Doctors Near Me in Saint Petersburg, FL

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The 20 Best Interstitial Keratitis Doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Interstitial Keratitis near Saint Petersburg, FL. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    David J. Mendelblatt
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis

    Frank I Mendelblatt MD PA

    600 6th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mendelblatt is an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and an affiliate assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Mendelblatt earned his medical degree from the USF Morsani College of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology from the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in cornea and external diseases from the University of Texas-Southwestern. Dr. Mendelblatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract.

    Joshua N. Elliott
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Elliott specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He completed his internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center and completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Elliott also completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at James Hall Eye Center/Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.

    Derek B. Hess
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hess specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Pediatric Medicine. He served as chief of the medical staff from 2017-2019. He joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical staff in 2004. Dr. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He trained as an ophthalmology resident at Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.

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    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Associates Of Manatee

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Foster is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Presbyopia. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    9400 9th St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danielle Arcaro is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Arcaro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Arcaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology

    SC Physicians LLC

    620 10th St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abie Samuel is a Rheumatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), IgG4-Related Disease, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and MAGIC Syndrome.

    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Associates Of Manatee Llp

    1601 38th Ave N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Byung-joon Ahn is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    6133 Central Ave, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lewis Apter is an Ophthalmologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Apter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Apter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Pasadena Eye Center LLC

    6950 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hall is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Pasadena Eye Center

    6950 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Emery is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Emery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Emery is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis

    Allergy & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    5100 Seminole Blvd, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Spuza is a Rheumatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Spuza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Spuza is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Allergy and Immunology | Rheumatology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Allergy and Immunology | Rheumatology

    Allergy & Rheumatology Associates LLC

    5100 Seminole Blvd, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ginige Desilva is an Allergy and Immunologist and a Rheumatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Desilva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Desilva is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    St. Michael's Eye And Laser

    1030 W Bay Dr, 
    Largo, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Winston Cope is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Cope is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Blepharitis. Dr. Cope is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chelsey Shepos LLC

    1030 West Bay Dr Ste 200, 
    Largo, FL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Michaelos is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Michaelos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Rheumatology

    Bay Area Arthritis And Rheumatology Associates PLLC

    710 94th Ave N, Suite 307, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bosnian, Serbian, Serbo Croatian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Slavica Bobic is a Rheumatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bobic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Bobic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Southeast Eye Institute PA

    9375 66th St N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Oberlander is an Ophthalmologist in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Oberlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Lee Shettle, DO PA Eye Physician & Surgeon

    13113 66th St, 
    Largo, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Shettle is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Shettle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Shettle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Physicians Of Pinellas PA

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vasilios Diakonis is an Ophthalmologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. Diakonis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Interstitial Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Robson Eye Institute PLLC

    601 S Belcher Rd, 
    Clearwater, FL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Pabon is an Ophthalmologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Pabon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Keratitis?

    Interstitial keratitis is inflammation of the tissue of the cornea, the clear window on the front of the eye. This condition can lead to vision loss.

    When should I see an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Keratitis 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    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 Interstitial Keratitis 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 Interstitial Keratitis 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 Interstitial Keratitis doctors near Saint Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Keratitis 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 an Interstitial Keratitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Keratitis 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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