The 20 Best Retinitis Pigmentosa Doctors Near Me in Durham, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Retinitis Pigmentosa near Durham, NC. Of these, 7 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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11 providers found
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Distinguished in Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I am an ophthalmologist dedicated to the study of retinal diseases in children and adults with special passion for genetics and inherited eye disorders. I was born and raised in Ecuador, where my father, one of the first retina specialist in the country, motivated me to do research to find cures for untreatable conditions. I am truly happy to have the opportunity to serve patients with retinal diseases and strive to provide the best care possible. Dr. Maldonado is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maldonado is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I’m a retina specialist who takes care of patients who have problems with the back of the eye. When a patient comes to see me, I like getting to know them and their history, so that I can tailor their treatment. My patients come from a variety of different backgrounds, so I find that I often learn as much from them as they do from me. Everybody has a different story and I very much like to learn about the patients to whom I provide care. Duke is a great place at which to work and from which to seek treatment because it’s a very collaborative institution. Everyone works together to do what’s best for the patient. Outside of work, I like to spend as much time as possible with my family. I also enjoy cooking, playing sports and watching sports. Dr. Jaffe 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, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jaffe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Advanced in Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a Retinal Ophthalmologist and completed my fellowship at Duke. I joined the stellar Retina faculty here to provide exceptional care to patients. My approach with patients is to explain their retinal condition, and answer any questions they have. I am excited to be part of a team that provides the latest imaging technology to diagnose retinal disease, including macular diseases, vascular conditions, diabetic retinopathy, and medication related toxicities. I provide patients with all their options to treat their condition with the latest advancements. Dr. Schuman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Dr. Schuman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Retinitis Pigmentosa?

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

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    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | General Surgery

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Lejla Vajzovic is a Pediatrics specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Vajzovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Vajzovic is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yannek Leiderman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Leiderman is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Leiderman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Offers Telehealth

    My clinical focus is on inherited retinal degenerations, including conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, macular pattern dystrophies, syndromic retinal degenerations, and mimickers like autoimmune and iatrogenic retinopathies. Patients have access to advanced diagnostic modalities, including electrophysiology testing, various types of perimetry testing, specialized retinal imaging, as well as genetic testing. Dr. Alekseev 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology | General Surgery

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a Duke vitreoretinal surgeon and Moorfields uveitis trained ophthalmologist, specializing in patients with complex medical and surgical problems of the back of the eye, known as the retina, as well as patients with inflammation in the eye or uveitis. I use the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods along with a collaborative team effort with colleagues across Duke Eye Center and the Duke Rheumatology and Immunology division to develop the optimum treatment plans for patients with uveitis. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the family, traveling, watching sports, and landscape photography. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Grewal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology.

    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Elite in Retinitis Pigmentosa

    Office

    2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Care Associates OD PA

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Cousins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cousins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2226 Nelson Hwy, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Le is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Ophthalmology

    University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seema Garg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinitis Pigmentosa. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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 Durham, NC?

    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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