The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in New Haven, CT

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near New Haven, CT. Of these, 39 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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43 providers found
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants PC

    5 Two Mile Rd, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Ruddat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Ruddat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Ruddat is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ruddat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cardiology Associates Of New Haven PC

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

    Brian Hafler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hafler is rated as an Advanced 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 Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 3D, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ketner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Ketner is rated as an Advanced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta. Dr. Ketner is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Kathleen Stoessel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Stoessel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Stargardt Macular Degeneration.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    The Eye Care Group

    250 Indian River Rd, 
    Orange, CT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Berenberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Orange, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Berenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Dr. Berenberg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Berenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Eye Center, PC

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

    Patrick Albergo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Albergo 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Albergo is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Albergo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Eye Consultants PC

    166 Waterbury Rd, Ste 201, 
    Prospect, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Scartozzi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Scartozzi 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Scartozzi is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Scartozzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina Consultants PC

    80 Shunpike Rd, Ste 103, 
    Cromwell, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Walter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cromwell, Connecticut. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Walter is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Walter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Eye Center, PC

    35 Waterville Rd, 
    Avon, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duane Austin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Austin 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Austin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kids Station Pediatrics

    191 Main St, 
    Manchester, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Margolis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Manchester, Connecticut. Dr. Margolis 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Dental Services Of South Windsor LLC

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

    Richard Manganiello is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Manganiello 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 Wagner Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, Norrie Disease, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Wayne Larrison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Larrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Greater Waterbury Retina LLC

    166 Waterbury Rd Ste 201, 
    Prospect, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armand Daccache is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prospect, Connecticut. Dr. Daccache is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    Office

    40 Temple St Ste 3A, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Agarwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Agarwal 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    279 New Britain Rd, 
    Berlin, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Ratchford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Berlin, Connecticut. Dr. Ratchford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ratchford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    1 Lake St, 
    New Britain, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Fitzpatrick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Fitzpatrick 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 Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Fitzpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    202 Cherry St, 
    Milford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Levinson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Levinson 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 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
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

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

    James Weisz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Weisz is rated as an Experienced 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), Neuroretinitis, and Scleritis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Retina Group Of New England PC

    174 Cross Rd, 
    Waterford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juner Colina-Biscotto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterford, Connecticut. Dr. Colina-Biscotto 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 Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Rocky Hill Surgery Center LLC

    1111 Cromwell Ave Ste 100, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Inna Stroh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Stroh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Scleritis, Uveitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Stroh is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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 New Haven, CT?

    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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