The 20 Best Onchocerciasis Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Onchocerciasis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Onchocerciasis near The United States. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Emory University Department Of Pediatrics

    49 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cantey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cantey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Childhood Volvulus, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mickel Khlat is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Khlat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1 Stone Pl Ste 307, 
    Bronxville, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Militana is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronxville, New York. Dr. Militana is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Vascular Dementia, and Dysgraphia.

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    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    90130 Old Hwy Ste 1B, 
    Tavernier, FL 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Hays is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tavernier, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hays is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Tracheitis, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    United Health Centers Of The San Joaquin Valley

    429 E Manning Ave, 
    Parlier, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mabodawilage Hematillake is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Parlier, California. Dr. Hematillake is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine

    Phoenix Housecall Associates Of South Jersey

    4510 Church Rd, 
    Mount Laurel, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Pain Care Centers Of America PLLC

    1801 Robert Fulton Dr Ste 140, 
    Reston, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarique Zahir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Zahir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Tracheitis.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    B&K Medical Associates LLC

    1578 Williamsbridge Road, Level C, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Russian

    Firas Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Anemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Apex Annex Health Center Inc

    400 W I St Ste A, 
    Los Banos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karthikeya Devireddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Banos, California. Dr. Devireddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1690 Skylyn Dr Ste 300, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Tesseneer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Tesseneer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Ritvij Medical Care PC

    640 East 233rd Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Khatiwala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Khatiwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Gangrene, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Office Of Drs. Lim And Ivins, MD

    620 Stanton Christiana Road, Suite 305, 
    Newark, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Ivins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Ivins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Infectious Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Seattle Infectious Disease Clinic

    509 Olive Way, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Warren Dinges, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has conducted extensive medical research concerning HIV and other infectious diseases. His work has been, and continues to be, published in numerous medical and scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Dinges provides private patients the highest-level of HIV, travel, and internal medicine care. Dr. Dinges attended medical school and had his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas’ flagship medical school, UT Southwestern in Dallas. He then attended the University of Washington’s prestigious Infectious Disease fellowship program, ranked as one of the top two infectious disease programs in the country at the time of his matriculation. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dinges is an inventor with several issued and pending patents. His intellectual property work includes DNA analysis, cell sorting, and laser technologies. He lives close to downtown Seattle with his spouse, two cats, and a dog. Dr. Dinges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Dinges is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dinges is currently accepting new patients.

    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Pediatric Infectious Disease

    Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care - First Hill

    1101 Madison Street, Suite 800, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dianne Glover is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Glover, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist in Seattle, Washington. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Glover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Leishmaniasis, Chlamydia, Mucormycosis, and Onchocerciasis. Dr. Glover is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Glover is currently accepting new patients.

    Infectious Disease
    Infectious Disease

    The Polyclinic Madison Center - Infectious Disease

    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in a collaborative practice utilizing evidenced-based treatments with incorporation of the patients values, and communication with the patients referring physicians. Dr. Treakle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Mastoiditis, Cryptococcosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Treakle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Treakle is currently accepting new patients.

    Infectious Disease
    Infectious Disease

    The Polyclinic Madison Center - Infectious Disease

    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I am devoted to my patients – their health, well-being, and providing up-to-date, evidence-based care. I look forward to being an advocate for my patients while educating and empowering them to take charge of their own health. Dr. Jeharajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Monkeypox, Sepsis, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Jeharajah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jeharajah is currently accepting new patients.

    Infectious Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Beverly A Leite, M.D.

    21701 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Leite graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine receiving her Medical Doctorate. She specializes in infectious diseases and is a practicing physician at Swedish Cherry Hill, Swedish First Hill, and Swedish Edmonds. Dr. Leite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Leite is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Leite is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Family Medicine

    St James Hospital

    7309 Seneca Rd N, 
    Hornell, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Novak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hornell, New York. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Loiasis, Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Lymphedema.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Henry Ford Lakeside Internal Medicine-St. Clair Shores

    21000 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Clair Shores, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Cassleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Dr. Cassleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis
    Internal Medicine

    Steward Medical Group Inc

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    Dartmouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Liebman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Liebman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Delirium, and Magnesium Deficiency.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Onchocerciasis?

    Onchocerciasis is a rare tropical parasitic disease transmitted by a black fly. Infection by the parasite can cause eye and skin problems. In humans, the parasitic worms live under the skin (subcutaneous nodules) and produce larvae (microfilariae). The larvae are found throughout the body, but especially in the skin and eyes. Repeated bites by infected flies increase the number of adult worms and larvae. Chronic skin Onchocerciasis (onchodermatitis) causes itching, a rash with small pimples (papular rash), scarring, and thickened, leathery skin (lichenification). Other symptoms may develop over time and might include saggy skin (such as ''hanging groin''), patchy areas of much lighter colored skin (leopard skin), ichthyosis-like lesions (''lizard skin''), darkening of the skin, and very severe itching. The eye infection is known as river blindness because the blackfly carrying the parasite lives near fast-flowing waters. Symptoms of an eye infection may include itchy eyes, red eyes, and sensitivity to light (photophobia). In some cases, the larvae may infect the optic nerve. As the common name suggests, infection of the eye by Onchocerciasis can lead to vision loss and eventually blindness. The disease is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and is transmitted by the bite of an infected black fly. About 90% of the cases occur in Africa.

    When should I see a Onchocerciasis doctor in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis doctor in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis doctors in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis doctors in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis doctor in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Onchocerciasis 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 Onchocerciasis doctor in The United States?

    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 Onchocerciasis 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 Onchocerciasis 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 Onchocerciasis doctors in The United States?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Onchocerciasis 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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