The 20 Best Retinitis Pigmentosa Doctors Near Me in Fort Myers, FL

Find the Top Retinitis Pigmentosa Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 253 doctor with experience in Retinitis Pigmentosa near Fort Myers, FL. Of these, 216 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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253 providers found
    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Byron Lam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Robert Koenekoop is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami Beach, Florida. Dr. Koenekoop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Ophthalmology-Jacksonville

    580 W 8th St Fl 3, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Grover is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Grover is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

    Common conditions include: X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

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    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Christine Kay is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Kay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Color Blindness, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Austin WM Coleman DO PA

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

    Carlos Mendoza is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naples, Florida. Dr. Mendoza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

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

    Jin Oh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Oh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Referral may be required

    University Of Miami

    900 Nw 17th St, Ableh/bpei, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Massengill is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Massengill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Massengill is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mid Florida Eye Center PA

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

    Raoul Maizel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Maizel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Maizel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Maizel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialists, PA

    710 94th Ave N, Ste 309, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Hess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia. Dr. Hess is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Institute Of West Florida

    148 13th St SW, 
    Largo, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hairston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Largo, Florida. Dr. Hairston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Hairston is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc

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

    Rishi Singh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Singh is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Luke's Cataract And Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abayomi Fabunmi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Fabunmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Presbyopia.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

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

    Ninel Gregori is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Gregori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    St Luke's At The Villages, PA

    1050 Old Camp Rd Ste 230, 
    Lady Lake, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gooch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lady Lake, Florida. Dr. Gooch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Cataract. Dr. Gooch is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Florida Eye Consultants Inc.

    1995 W Nasa Blvd Ste 200, 
    Melbourne, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hetal Vaishnav is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Melbourne, Florida. Dr. Vaishnav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    G B Fisher III DO PA

    875 105th Ave N, 
    Naples, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Fisher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naples, Florida. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Cone Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

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

    Jesse Sengillo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Sengillo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Health Center PL.

    1567 Hayley Ln Ste 101, 
    Fort Myers, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hussein Wafapoor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Myers, Florida. Dr. Wafapoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9980 Central Park Blvd N Ste 118, 
    Boca Raton, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Archana Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

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

    Janet Davis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

    Retinitis pigmentosa is an eye disease in which there is damage to the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye. This layer converts light images to nerve signals and sends them to the brain.

    When should I see a Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctor near Fort Myers, FL?

    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 Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa doctors near Fort Myers, FL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinitis Pigmentosa 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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