The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew Oltmanns
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew Oltmanns
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Oltmanns is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oltmanns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jason Crosson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jason Crosson
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Crosson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Crosson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Mathew Sapp
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Mathew Sapp
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mathew Sapp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew West
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew West
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew West is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Albert
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Albert
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Albert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Vaphiades
    Neurology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Vaphiades
    Neurology

    Univ. Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

    700 18th St S Ste 601, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-297-0385
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Vaphiades is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vaphiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Richard Feist
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Richard Feist
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Feist is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Feist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. John Mason
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. John Mason
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants Of Alabama PC

    700 18th St S Ste 707, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-918-0047
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Mason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Robert Morris
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Robert Morris
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Morris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Stickler Syndrome, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Andrew Bartlett
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Andrew Bartlett
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Bartlett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jessica Duddleston
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jessica Duddleston
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jessica Duddleston is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Duddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jeffrey Fuller
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jeffrey Fuller
    Ophthalmology

    Jeffrey J. Fuller MD PC

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    205-943-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Fuller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Larry Brown
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Larry Brown
    Ophthalmology

    Jeffrey J. Fuller MD PC

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    205-943-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Larry Brown is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Donald Mccurdy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Donald Mccurdy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    250 State Farm Pkwy, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (5.1 miles away)
    205-943-4600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Mccurdy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mccurdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Richard Watson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Richard Watson
    Ophthalmology

    Watson Retina LLC

    4505 Pine Tree Cir Ste 120, 
    Vestavia, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    205-637-7123
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Watson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia, Alabama. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Tyler Hall
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Tyler Hall
    Ophthalmology

    TriaVision At Pfister Vision

    2198 Columbiana Rd Ste 200, 
    Vestavia Hills, AL 
     (7.0 miles away)
    833-733-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tyler Hall is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Keratoconus, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Virginia Lolley
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Virginia Lolley
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    210 Fieldstown Rd Ste 122, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    833-733-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Virginia Lolley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Lolley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Usher Syndrome?

    Usher syndrome is a condition characterized by partial or total hearing loss and vision loss that worsens over time. The hearing loss is classified as sensorineural, which means that it is caused by abnormalities of the inner ear. The loss of vision is caused by an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which affects the layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (the retina). Vision loss occurs as the light-sensing cells of the retina gradually break down. Loss of night vision begins first, followed by blind spots that develop in the side (peripheral) vision. Over time, these blind spots enlarge and merge to produce tunnel vision. In some cases, vision is further impaired by clouding of the lens of the eye (cataracts). However, many people with retinitis pigmentosa retain some central vision throughout their lives.

    When should I see an Usher Syndrome doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 an Usher Syndrome doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 do I find the best Usher Syndrome doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    You can find an Usher Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Usher Syndrome doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Usher Syndrome doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    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 an Usher Syndrome doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Usher Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Usher Syndrome 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 an Usher Syndrome doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    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 Usher Syndrome 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 Usher Syndrome 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 Usher Syndrome doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Usher Syndrome 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 an Usher Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Usher Syndrome 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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