The 20 Best Stargardt Macular Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Stargardt Macular Degeneration near Columbus, OH. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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37 providers found
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group Inc.

    262 Neil Ave Ste 220, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chirag Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Neuroretinitis.

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

    Retina Group Inc.

    262 Neil Ave Ste 220, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christiane Hunt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    Retina Group Inc.

    262 Neil Ave Ste 220, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Byun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Byun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Ohr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Ohr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group Inc.

    262 Neil Ave Ste 220, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mashal Akhter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Akhter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mona Adeli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Adeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hendershot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hendershot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Ohio State Eye And Ear Institute

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colleen Cebulla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Cebulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration

    Ohio State Univ Med Ctr Gowdy Fields

    915 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beatrice Brewington is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Brewington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveal Melanoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Golden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Golden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rogers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Astigmatism, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    555 S 18th St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Bremer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Associates Inc.

    555 S 18th St Ste 4C, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Lange is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Astigmatism, Amblyopia, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    555 S 18th St Ste 4D, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Jordan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Papilledema, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy.

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

    Olentangy Eye And Laser Associates Inc.

    3794 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.

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

    Retina Vitreous Associates

    575 Charring Cross Drive, Suite 101, 
    Westerville, OH 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Lebron is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Lebron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Lebron is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lebron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Erdey Searcy Eye Group Inc.

    50 McNaughten Rd Ste 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Searcy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Searcy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Erdey Searcy Eye Group Inc.

    50 McNaughten Rd Ste 200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Kaswinkel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kaswinkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    East Columbus Surgery Center LLC

    50 McNaughten Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Erdey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Erdey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Ophthalmology

    Columbus Ophthalmology Associates

    5155 Bradenton Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Dublin, OH 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mchale is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Mchale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stargardt Macular Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Mchale is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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