The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Leber Congenital Amaurosis near Florida, US. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6799 Collins Ave Apt 303, 
    Miami Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Koenekoop is an Ophthalmologist in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Koenekoop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St Ste 3, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Lam is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4340 Newberry Rd Ste 202, 
    Gainesville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Kay is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Color Blindness, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

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    Derek B. Hess
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Mid Florida Eye Center PA

    600 N 14th St, 
    Leesburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raoul Maizel is an Ophthalmologist in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Maizel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Maizel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc

    200 Se Hospital Ave, 
    Stuart, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rishi Singh is an Ophthalmologist in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Villate is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Villate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Retina Group Of Florida

    1025 Primera Blvd, 
    Lake Mary, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Mary, Florida. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6333 N Federal Hwy Ste 300, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Taney is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Taney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Cone Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Sengillo is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Sengillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sander Dubovy is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Dubovy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Austin WM Coleman DO PA

    3880 Tamiami Trl N, 
    Naples, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Mendoza is an Ophthalmologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Retina Group Of Florida

    790 S US Highway 441, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Barnes is an Ophthalmologist in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7101 Fairway Dr, 
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Rosenfeld is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dr. Rosenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    New Vision Surgical Center

    1055 37th Pl, 
    Vero Beach, FL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Reinauer is an Ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Reinauer has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Tampa Eye Clinic

    3000 W Mlk Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Orlick is an Ophthalmologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Orlick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Orlick is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy Murray
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6705 S Red Rd Ste 412, 
    South Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Murray is an Ophthalmologist in South Miami, Florida. Dr. Murray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Retinal Detachment, Melanoma of the Eye, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Daniel J. Lattin
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lattin is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Lattin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Retinochoroidal Coloboma.

    Sarah Logan
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville

    807 Children's Way, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Logan is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Logan has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Astigmatism, Strabismus, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2601 SW 37th Ave Ste 501, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Diaz is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Leber Congenital Amaurosis?

    Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is an eye disorder that primarily affects the retina. People with this condition typically have severe visual impairment beginning in infancy. Other features include photophobia, involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and extreme farsightedness. The pupils also do not react normally to light. Additionally, the cornea may be cone-shaped and abnormally thin (keratoconus). Franceschetti's oculo-digital sign is characteristic of Leber congenital amaurosis. This sign consists of poking, pressing, and rubbing the eyes with a knuckle or finger. Different subtypes have been described. The different subtypes are caused by genetic changes in different genes. Some of these subtypes are also distinguished by their patterns of vision loss and related eye abnormalities.

    When should I see a Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor in Florida, 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors in Florida, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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 Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leber Congenital Amaurosis 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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