The 20 Best Stargardt Macular Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Hicksville, NY

Find the Top Stargardt Macular Degeneration Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Stargardt Macular Degeneration near Hicksville, NY. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Bruce M. Zagelbaum
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    360 South Oyster Bay Road, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Zagelbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (board certified) and a Fellow of the American College of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.) and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). He has written textbooks in ophthalmology, as well as book chapters and peer reviewed articles. He is currently co-editing the 3rd edition of the textbook Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures.His main interests include eye trauma and sports. He is the ophthalmology consultant to The National Football League (NFL) and The Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Commission. He has been the team ophthalmologist for the New York Jets, New York Mets, New York Islanders, and has worked with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dr. Zagelbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Eric P. Shakin
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shakin is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Shakin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    George Tung
    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tung is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Tung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

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    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 202, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Berstein is an Ophthalmologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Berstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Cone Dystrophy, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Karl is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Karl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Karen L. Hendler
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Karen Hendler is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hendler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Deepika Malik
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    OCLI Vision

    135 Crossways Park Dr Ste 101, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepika Malik is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    135 Crossways Park Drive, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Fracassa is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Fracassa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Hereditary Keratitis.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    135 Crossways Park Drive, Suite 101, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Lopinto is an Ophthalmologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Lopinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Woodbury Optical Studio Inc.

    185 Woodbury Rd, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajid Malik is an Ophthalmologist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Ronald J Lopinto MD PC

    732 Old Country Rd, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Brennen is an Ophthalmologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Brennen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    100 Manetto Hill Rd Ste 202, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mukesh Kumar is an Ophthalmologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Blepharitis, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Rubin is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Cowan is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    4277 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jordan Garelick is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Garelick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Chalazion.

    Joseph L. Bacotti
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    189 Forest Avenue, Suite 2C, 
    Glen Cove, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

    Joseph Bacotti is an Ophthalmologist in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Bacotti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Stoller is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Stoller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    David Y. Poon
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    64 North Long Beach Road, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Poon is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Poon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Brett J. Rosenblatt
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 216, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Rosenblatt is an Ophthalmologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Rosenblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Jonathan Jonisch
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 216, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Jonisch is an Ophthalmologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Jonisch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Stargardt Macular Degeneration?

    Stargardt macular degeneration is a genetic eye disorder that causes progressive vision loss. This disorder affects the retina, the specialized light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Specifically, Stargardt macular degeneration affects a small area near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula is responsible for the type of vision needed for detailed tasks such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. In most people with Stargardt macular degeneration, a fatty yellow pigment called lipofuscin builds up in cells underlying the macula. Over time, the abnormal accumulation of this substance can damage cells that are critical for clear vision. People with Stargardt macular degeneration have problems with night vision that can make it difficult to navigate in low light. Some affected individuals also have impaired color vision. The signs and symptoms of Stargardt macular degeneration typically appear in late childhood to early adulthood and worsen over time.

    When should I see a Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Stargardt Macular Degeneration 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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor near Hicksville, NY?

    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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration 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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration 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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctors near Hicksville, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Stargardt Macular Degeneration 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 Stargardt Macular Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Stargardt Macular Degeneration 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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