The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Connecticut, US. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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44 providers found
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Cardiology Associates Of New Haven PC

    40 Temple St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Hafler is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hafler has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 3D, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ketner is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Ketner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    2440 Whitney Ave Ste 103, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Dombrow is a General Surgeon in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Dombrow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    40 Temple St Fl 3, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Stoessel is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Stoessel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Usher Syndrome.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants PC

    5 Two Mile Rd, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ruddat is an Ophthalmologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Ruddat has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ruddat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    The Eye Care Group

    1201 W Main St, Ste 100, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Berenberg is an Ophthalmologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Berenberg has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Berenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Kids Station Pediatrics

    191 Main St, 
    Manchester, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Margolis is an Ophthalmologist in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dental Services Of South Windsor LLC

    479 Buckland Rd, 
    South Windsor, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Manganiello is an Ophthalmologist in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Manganiello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, Wagner Syndrome, Norrie Disease, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    888 White Plains Rd Ste 202, 
    Trumbull, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Kaplan is an Ophthalmologist in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    46 Prince St Ste 402A, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Larrison is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Larrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Connecticut Eye Center, PC

    639 Park Rd, Ste 100, 
    West Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Albergo is an Ophthalmologist in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Albergo has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Albergo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Eye Consultants PC

    69 Sand Pit Rd Ste 101, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armand Daccache is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Daccache is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ratchford Eye Center LLC

    1166 Farmington Ave, 
    Berlin, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Ratchford is an Ophthalmologist in Berlin, Connecticut. Dr. Ratchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1 Lake St, 
    New Britain, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Fitzpatrick is an Ophthalmologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    202 Cherry St, 
    Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Levinson is an Ophthalmologist in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Levinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

    46 Prince St Ste 203, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Weisz is an Ophthalmologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Weisz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group Of New England PC

    174 Cross Rd, 
    Waterford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juner Colina is an Ophthalmologist in Waterford, Connecticut. Dr. Colina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Consulting Ophthalmologists PC

    499 Farmington Ave Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inna Stroh is an Ophthalmologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Stroh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Cataract, Scleritis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Consulting Ophthalmologists PC

    499 Farmington Ave Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ward is an Ophthalmologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Connecticut Eye Consultants, PC

    69 Sandpit Rd, Ste 101, 
    Danbury, CT 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Scartozzi is an Ophthalmologist in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Scartozzi has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Scartozzi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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