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    MediFind found 528 doctor with experience in Knobloch Syndrome. Of these, 411 are Experienced, 95 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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      Elite in Knobloch Syndrome
      Elite in Knobloch Syndrome
      Oulu, FI 

      Taina Pihlajaniemi practices in Oulu, Finland. Ms. Pihlajaniemi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Encephalocele, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Retinal Detachment.

      Elite in Knobloch Syndrome
      Elite in Knobloch Syndrome
      Gazi, TR 

      Sengul Ozdek practices in Gazi, Turkey. Ozdek is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Knobloch Syndrome, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

      Jose E. Monroy
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

      330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 5th Floor, 
      Boston, MA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish

      Jose Monroy is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Monroy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Microphthalmia Syndromic 9, Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microphthalmia, Cataract Removal, and Myringotomy.

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      Sarah M. Duff
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Pediatric Eye Specialists, TX

      2212 Emery St., 
      Denton, TX 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      As Dr. Duff's patient, you and/or your children will be treated with understanding, patience, and respect. It is her goal to deliver excellent ophthalmologic care, while explaining the diagnoses to the best of her ability. Children have bad days. It’s okay — together we can get them the help that they need!Scope of Practice:She is experienced in a variety of adult strabismus surgeries and techniques, as well as focused on children’s ocular problems and their surgical management. Professional Memberships American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Volunteer/Service Experience:She has volunteered at many free clinics in multiple states throughout her journey and has a passion for Special Olympics. She looks forward to finding opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Duff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Epicanthal Folds, Strabismus, Blocked Tear Duct, and Amblyopia.

      Julie A. Conley
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome

      Corewell Health Pediatric Ophthalmology - 35 Michigan St NE

      35 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5101, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julie Conley is a Pediatrics provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Conley has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Legius Syndrome, RASopathies, Neurofibromatosis, and Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.

      Stephanie L. Goei
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome

      Prisma Health Pediatric Ophthalmology–Greenville

      1 Doctors Drive, Suite 100, 
      Greenville, SC 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephanie Goei is a Pediatrics provider in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Goei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Knobloch Syndrome, and Amblyopia. Dr. Goei is currently accepting new patients.

      Jonathan Sears
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome

      Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

      2022 East 105th Street, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Sears is a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sears has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Knobloch Syndrome, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Retinochoroidal Coloboma.

      Avrey J. Thau
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Experience:
      7+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Avrey Thau is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thau has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Brown Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal.

      Michael Hunt
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Pediatric Eye Specialists, TX

      2212 Emery St., 
      Denton, TX 
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Born and raised in Paris, Texas, Michael Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1995. He received his medical doctorate with high honor after four years of training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also participated in medical missions and earned distinction as an Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society member.Dr. Hunt completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In 2004, he moved to the Fort Worth area.Honored as a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Hunt has made several medical mission trips to Vietnam, caring for underprivileged patients. He is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Hunt has also served as primary investigator on several clinical trials and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles.Dr. Hunt cares for pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, glaucoma and ptosis. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds.

      Eric A. Packwood
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Pediatric Eye Specialists, TX

      2212 Emery St., 
      Denton, TX 
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Eric Packwood graduated from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, where he was active with campus leadership and medical mission work.Dr. Packwood pursued his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University, where he served as chief resident and was selected as the Outstanding Resident in 1999, and completed his pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus fellowship at Washington University. He moved to Fort Worth in 2000.Recognized as a “Super Doctor” in Texas Monthly, a “Best Doctor for Your Child” in D Magazine and a “Top Doc” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Packwood is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. He also performs medical mission work for underprivileged children, has published several peer-reviewed articles and has served as an investigator on multiple clinical trials.Dr. Packwood treats all pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He is highly experienced in the treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, trauma, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, and ptosis. Dr. Packwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Ocular Albinism.

      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

      Eyeone Plc

      17 N Medical Park Dr, 
      Fishersville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yevgeniy Shildkrot is an Ophthalmologist in Fishersville, Virginia. Dr. Shildkrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Shildkrot is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      225 E Chicago Ave # 70, 
      Chicago, IL 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Jennifer Rossen is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rossen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cataract, Ocular Albinism, Microphthalmia, Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, and Trabeculectomy.

      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Otolaryngology

      University Of Virginia Physicians Group

      415 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
      Charlottesville, VA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Mcgarey is an Otolaryngologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mcgarey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mcgarey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
      Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

      Osu Eye Physicians And Surgeons, LLC

      915 Olentangy River Rd, Fl 5, 
      Columbus, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Hendershot is an Ophthalmologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hendershot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Hendershot is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Ophthalmology Cole Eye Institute I30, 9500 Euclid Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Arif Khan is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome, Brown Syndrome, Strabismus, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Riyadh, SA 

      Abdulelah Abdullah-Al practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Abdullah-Al is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Retinal Detachment, Encephalocele, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Vitrectomy.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      600 N Wolfe St, 110, 
      Baltimore, MD 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marco Mura is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Knobloch Syndrome, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE 

      Nicola Ghazi practices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ms. Ghazi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Coats Disease, Retinal Detachment, Knobloch Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Al Oroubah St, 
      Riyadh, SA 

      Sulaiman Alsulaiman practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Alsulaiman is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Knobloch Syndrome, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Encephalocele, and Vitrectomy.

      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Knobloch Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Cleveland Clinic

      8950 Euclid Ave, 
      Cleveland, OH 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elias Traboulsi is an Ophthalmologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Traboulsi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Knobloch Syndrome?

      Knobloch syndrome is characterized by severe vision problems and skull defects. The most common features include extreme nearsightedness (high myopia), recurrent retinal detachment, and occipital encephalocele. There are three types of Knobloch syndrome, which can be distinguished by the underlying genetic cause. Knobloch syndrome type I is caused by genetic changes in the COL18A1 gene. The genes associated with Knobloch syndrome type 2 and type 3 have not been identified; however, Knobloch syndrome type 3 has been linked to a specific region on chromosome 17, known as 17q11.2. Knobloch syndrome follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

      When should I see a Knobloch Syndrome doctor near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome doctor near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome doctors near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome doctors near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome doctor near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Knobloch Syndrome 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 Knobloch Syndrome doctor near me?

      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 Knobloch Syndrome 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 Knobloch Syndrome 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 Knobloch Syndrome doctors near me?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Knobloch Syndrome 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 Knobloch Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Knobloch Syndrome 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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