The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Laguna Hills, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Laguna Hills, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Satvinder Gujral is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Gujral is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pinguecula, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. Dr. Gujral is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonia Dhoot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Dhoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, and X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis. Dr. Dhoot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashraf Ahmad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ahmad 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diana Kersten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kersten 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Pterygium. Dr. Kersten is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Associates Of Orange County

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Hwang 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    16100 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 385, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadeem Vaidya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Vaidya 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kim 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Eye Associates

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Behnaz Rouhani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Rouhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Rouhani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    South Coast Eye Care Centers

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Spanggord is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Spanggord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Spanggord is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    California Eye Care Managed Eye Care Spe

    26691 Plaza, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gwynn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. Gwynn 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Pinguecula. Dr. Gwynn is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Luis A Chanes M.D., MD Inc.

    27871 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Chanes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Chanes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Pterygium. Dr. Chanes is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitul Mehta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    999 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 17, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajiv Rathod is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Rathod is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Rathod is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    999 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 17, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy You is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. You 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Hyphema, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. You is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    999 North Tustin Avenue, Suite 17, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sanford Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Jayne Nengjie Ge MD

    16300 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayne Ge is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Ge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Ge is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Browne is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Lu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Crow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Crow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    850 Health Sciences Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Riazi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Riazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Usher Syndrome doctors near Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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 Laguna Hills, CA?

    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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