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    MediFind found 234 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 179 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    234 providers found
      Jose' A. Sahel
      Elite in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Elite in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      UPMC Vision Institute

      1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose' Sahel is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sahel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sahel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      St Lukes Physician Group Inc

      2200 St Luke's Blvd, 
      Easton, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Postel is an Ophthalmologist in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Postel 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), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Postel is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tomas Aleman is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aleman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choroideremia, Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Aleman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Bouquet Mulligan Demaio Eye Professionals P.C.

      233 W Penn Ave, 
      Cleona, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Williams is an Ophthalmologist in Cleona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome

      Scheie Eye Institute Radnor

      145 King Of Prussia Road, Floor 2, Suite 204 South, 
      Radnor, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Brucker is an Ophthalmologist in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brucker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Brucker is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Bernstein, Hilliker, Hartzell Eye Center, Llp

      137 Jpm Rd, 
      Lewisburg, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Hartzell is an Ophthalmologist in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hartzell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Hartzell is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Retina Associates Of Cleveland, Inc.

      708 N Jefferson St, 
      New Castle, PA 
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shawn Lewis is an Ophthalmologist in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished 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 Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      34th & Civic Center Blvd, Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bart Leroy is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leroy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Joseph S. Pulido
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Retinovitreous Associates Ltd

      840 Walnut St, 1020 Mid Atlantic Retina, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Pulido is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pulido is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

      Joseph N. Martel
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      UPMC Vision Institute

      1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Martel is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Cone Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Martel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery

      Robert E Parnes MD LLC

      961 S Main St, 
      Chambersburg, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Parnes is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parnes 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Parnes is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Vision Innovation Centers Of Pennsylvania LLC

      711 Lawn Ave, Suite 3, 
      Sellersville, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leo Santamarina is an Ophthalmologist in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Santamarina 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Tri-Century Eye Care, P.C.

      216 Mill St, 
      Bristol, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jayrag Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

      3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Albert Maguire is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maguire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Choroideremia, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maguire is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome

      Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic, Inc

      840 Walnut St, Suite 1230, 
      Philadelphia, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Mannarino is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mannarino is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD). Dr. Mannarino is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Consultants Of Pennsylvania PC

      1 Granite Point Dr, Suite 100, 
      Wyomissing, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tapan Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel 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), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome

      Robert E Parnes MD LLC

      311 Hospital Dr, 
      Everett, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Adam Gerstenblith is an Ophthalmologist in Everett, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gerstenblith is rated as an Advanced 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gerstenblith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Lehigh Valley Eye Center, P.C.

      400 N 17th St, Suite 101, 
      Allentown, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marnie Obrien is an Ophthalmologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Obrien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cone Dystrophy, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Ophthalmology

      Moore Eye Care, P.C.

      254 Lancaster Ave, Suite 3, 
      Malvern, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Steiner is an Ophthalmologist in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Dr. Steiner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Usher Syndrome
      Advanced in Usher Syndrome

      Retina Associates Of Lancaster LLC

      2148 Embassy Drive, Suite 100, 
      Lancaster, PA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Salman Porbandarwalla, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He practices at Retina Associates of Lancaster LLC and is affiliated with UPMC West Shore, UPMC Community Osteopathic, and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Porbandarwalla completed his medical degree and residency program at the University of Texas at San Antonio and fellowship program at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Porbandarwalla 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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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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