The 20 Best Leber Congenital Amaurosis Doctors Near Me in Atlanta, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Leber Congenital Amaurosis near Atlanta, GA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. David D'heurle
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. David D'heurle
    Ophthalmology

    Atlanta Retina

    1720 Peachtree Street Northwest, Suite 932, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    404-351-0590
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David D'heurle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. D'heurle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. D'heurle is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. D'heurle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jiong Yan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jiong Yan
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    404-778-2020
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jiong Yan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Yan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2004.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Kevin Ferenchak
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Kevin Ferenchak
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    404-778-2020
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Ferenchak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Ferenchak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ferenchak is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2020.

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    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Daniel F. Martin
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Daniel F. Martin
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    404-778-2020
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Martin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1991.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Mark Rivellese
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Mark Rivellese
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, PC

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road Northeast, Suite 420, 
    Sandy Springs, GA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Rivellese is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Rivellese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Rivellese is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 1999. Dr. Rivellese is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jay B. Stallman
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Jay B. Stallman
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1462 Montreal Road, Ste412, 
    Tucker, GA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    404-299-5209
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Jay Stallman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tucker, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Stallman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Endophthalmitis. Dr. Stallman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1990.

    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. David S. Yee
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. David S. Yee
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Yee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Yee is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2014.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Nieraj Jain
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Nieraj Jain
    Ophthalmology

    Emory Eye Center - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl4, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    404-778-2020
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Nieraj Jain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2013.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Stephanie L. Vanderveldt
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Stephanie L. Vanderveldt
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    Stephanie Vanderveldt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Vanderveldt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Vanderveldt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2007.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Harpreet S. Walia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Harpreet S. Walia
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Bldg2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Harpreet Walia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Walia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Walia is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2015.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Scott I. Lampert
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Scott I. Lampert
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Scott Lampert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Lampert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Lampert is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 1980.

    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Sri K. Mukkamala
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Leber Congenital Amaurosis

    Dr. Sri K. Mukkamala
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1100 Johnson Ferry Road, Bldg2, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    404-255-9096
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Sri Mukkamala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Mukkamala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Congenital Amaurosis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mukkamala is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2013.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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 do I find the best Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctor near Atlanta, GA?

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    How does MediFind rank Leber Congenital Amaurosis doctors near Atlanta, GA?

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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 near Atlanta, GA?

    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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