The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

Dr. Jeffrey P. Blice joined the Storm Eye Institute as a clinical associate professor of ophthalmology in October 2013. He is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases and practices as a member of Storm Eye Institute's vitreoretinal surgery division. Dr. Blice came from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he served as assistant service chief of ophthalmology, director of the vitreoretinal services, and assistant professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. He was on the staff of the National Naval Medical Center, holding leadership positions in pharmacy and therapeutics, patient safety, health care operations, and information technology. He most recently served as the chief of staff on the Navy's regional command in Washington, D.C. Since 2007, he also served as Walter Reed's residency site director for the Washington National Eye Center. Dr. Blice is widely published on the national level.Dr. Blice graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He received a doctorate of medicine from Temple University, Philadelphia, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Prior to his ophthalmology residency at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center, he served as a regimental surgeon for the Marine Corps during Desert Storm. In 1997, he completed fellowship training in diseases of the retina, and vitreous and intraocular tumors at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Blice 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 Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

George Magrath, MD, specializes in Ocular Oncology, and Ophthalmology and is located in Charleston, SC. Dr. Magrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL).

"Matthew J. Nutaitis, M.D. is a glaucoma specialist with expertise in cataract and anterior segment disorders. He joined the faculty of Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina in February 2007 as ophthalmology residency program director. Dr. Nutaitis spent 15 years as an attending at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, Maryland, with extensive primary and secondary glaucoma and anterior segment experience as well as expertise in the use of medical, laser and surgical interventions to preserve vision. Dr. Nutaitis also has in-depth experience in the management and application of medication formularies for clinics and large institutions.Dr. Nutaitis earned his medical degree from USUHS in 1985, completing his internship at the National Naval Medical Center and his residency training at NNMC. He served a glaucoma fellowship at Storm Eye Institute (1991 to 1992). From 2002 to 2007, Dr. Nutaitis served as affiliate program director of the ophthalmology program at Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown University combined ophthalmology residency program and the residency program at Howard University Hospital and at NNMC. For two years (1999 to 2001), he served as assistant chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at NNMC Bethesda. Dr. Nutaitis was assistant professor at the University of Houston, Texas, in 2002 and assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at George Washington University School of Medicine from 2001 to 2007.From 1994 to 2007, he was assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Uniform Services University of Health Services and a teaching fellow there from 1989 to 1994. In the area of pharmacology, Dr. Nutaitis was a member of the Department of Defense pharmacy and therapeutics committee executive council from 2000 to 2004 and a committee member from 1998 to 2004. He was also a member of the pharmacy and therapeutics committee at NNMC Bethesda. He served as department head, eye clinic, for the USNS Comfort-Joint Task Force Katrina in 2005. Dr. Nutaitis has published peer review journal articles and monographs focusing primarily on cataract and glaucoma surgery, including ""Ophthalmic Care of the Combat Casualty"" and ""Pattern Discrimination Perimetry Testing in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertensive Patients"". In 2006, Dr. Nutaitis received both the army Commendation Medal and Graduation Award, as well as the Navy Commendation Medal (1999).". Dr. Nutaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy.

Lynn Perry is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Scleritis, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

Francisco Folgar is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Folgar 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, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Michael Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson 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 Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Daniel Alfaro is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Alfaro 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, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

John Kerrison is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Kerrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Uveitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

Eric Jablon is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Jablon 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

Berdine Burger is an Ophthalmologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Burger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract.