The 20 Best Knobloch Syndrome Doctors Near Me in New York, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Knobloch Syndrome near New York, US. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome

    688 White Plains Road, Suite 219

    688 White Plains Road, Suite 219, 
    Scarsdale, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Afran is a Pediatrics provider in Scarsdale, New York. Dr. Afran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Hal R. Schwartzstein
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Ophthalmology At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hal Schwartzstein is a Pediatrics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Schwartzstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, Coloboma, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    54 Commerce Avenue, Suite 6, 
    Riverhead, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Pediatric and Adult Ophthalmology. Dr. Magramm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Blepharitis, Entropion, and Epicanthal Folds.

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    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    180 East Main Street, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Sandra Ahn is an Ophthalmologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Peters Plus Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Epicanthal Folds, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    146 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 170, 
    Plainview, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janhavi Shirali is an Ophthalmologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Shirali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sterling Theracare LLC

    18 Heyward St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilana Friedman is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Knobloch Syndrome, and Color Blindness.

    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Holdings LLC

    550 Harrison St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Merriam is an Ophthalmologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Merriam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Knobloch Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.

    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    33 Research Way Ste 13, 
    East Setauket, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Cyr is an Ophthalmologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Cyr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Presbyterian Hospital

    622 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Palmas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Palmas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Knobloch Syndrome, and HTLV-1 Associated Myelopathy.

    Sonali D. Talsania
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    ColumbiaDoctors - Lincoln Center

    37 W 65th Street, Floor 6, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonali D. Talsania, MD is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center and the NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist who completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. She specializes in the ophthalmologic care of children and the surgical treatment of strabismus (eye misalignment) in both children and adults. She conducts general pediatric ophthalmologic exams and provides surgical and medical care for a variety of pediatric ophthalmologic conditions, including blocked tear ducts, amblyopia, childhood cataracts, dermoid cyst removal, and eyelid droop repair.She graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in Biology (focus: Neurobiology) and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed an internship at Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard training hospital. She then did her residency at Boston Medical Center, affiliated with Boston University. During residency, she was recognized for her work teaching medical students and received an award for her research in orbital cellulitis in children. She completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the Duke Eye Center and practiced for several years in South Florida before joining Columbia.Dr. Talsania is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She has published in the field of pediatric ophthalmology on the topics of strabismus following glaucoma drainage device implantation and pediatric corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. She was selected as the Jonas Scholar for her work in pediatric ophthalmology at Columbia. She focuses on providing thoughtful care to patients of all ages, and is also dedicated to teaching residents, for which she was honored with the John Wheeler Martin Memorial Teaching Award. Dr. Talsania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Epicanthal Folds, and Blepharitis.

    Lauren B. Yeager
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Yeager, MD graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Honors College at the University of Michigan with a degree in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science. She received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and then completed an internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. She completed a general ophthalmology residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center and then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Yeager specializes in pediatric and adult strabismus, as well as the treatment of all childhood eye conditions. She is fellowship trained to perform a wide variety of pediatric ophthalmic surgeries, including pediatric cataract surgery, anterior segment surgery, lacrimal system surgery, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Yeager is interested in international health care and has participated in multiple medical and surgical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. She has also presented at numerous national meetings, including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Constenbader Society, and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Yeager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Epicanthal Folds, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Neurosurgery
    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharath Raju is a Neurosurgery provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Raju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Knobloch Syndrome, Schwannoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Noga Harizman MD PC

    310 E 14th St Ste 319S, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Elmalem is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Elmalem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

    Rockland I-Care

    257 Lafayette Ave Ste 260, 
    Suffern, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phyllis Weingarten is an Ophthalmologist in Suffern, New York. Dr. Weingarten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Albany Eye Associates Physicians And Surgeons PC

    63 Shaker Rd, Suite 101, 
    Albany, NY 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anna Allen is an Ophthalmologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Allen has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

    Hudson Valley Community Services Inc.

    40 Saw Mill River Rd, 
    Hawthorne, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Scelfo is a Pediatrics provider in Hawthorne, New York. Dr. Scelfo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, and Coloboma of Optic Nerve.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Kings County

    451 Clarkson Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Scott is an Ophthalmologist in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome

    Mount Sinai Medical Center

    1450 Madison Ave # 1, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tomoyoshi Shigematsu is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Shigematsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Shigematsu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Physician Assistant

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    1010 N Broadway, 
    Yonkers, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Bonet is a Physician Assistant in Yonkers, New York. Ms. Bonet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation and Knobloch Syndrome.

    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Knobloch Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Office

    1800 English Rd Ste 10, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin O'gara is a Pediatrics provider in Rochester, New York. Dr. O'gara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knobloch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Croup, and Knobloch Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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 in New York, US?

    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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