The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Tampa, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Tampa, FL. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Alfred White
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Alfred White
    Ophthalmology

    Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane MDS PA

    2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    813-879-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alfred White is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Cone-Rod Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Thomas H. Newsom
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Thomas H. Newsom
    Ophthalmology

    Newsom Eye & Laser Center Inc

    113 S Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    813-908-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Newsom is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Newsom 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Newsom is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Newsom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew Donovan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Matthew Donovan
    Ophthalmology

    Newsom Eye & Laser Center Inc

    113 S Armenia Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    813-908-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Donovan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Donovan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Donovan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Martin Orlick
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Martin Orlick
    Ophthalmology

    Tampa Eye Clinic

    3000 W Mlk Blvd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Orlick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Orlick 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Orlick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Giacomo Guggino
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Giacomo Guggino
    Ophthalmology

    Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (South Tampa)

    3115 W Swann Ave, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.4 miles away)
    813-492-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Giacomo Guggino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Guggino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Scott Pautler
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Scott Pautler
    Ophthalmology

    Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane MDS PA

    2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    813-879-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Pautler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Pautler 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Priya Vakharia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Priya Vakharia
    Ophthalmology

    Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane MDS PA

    2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    813-879-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Priya Vakharia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Vakharia 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, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ashley Crane
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ashley Crane
    Ophthalmology

    Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane MDS PA

    2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    813-879-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Crane is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Crane 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 Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Karina Billiris
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Karina Billiris
    Ophthalmology

    Pautler Cohen Findlay Eichenbaum White And Crane MDS PA

    2705 W Saint Isabel St, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    813-879-5795
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Karina Billiris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Billiris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 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

    Dr. Don Perez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Don Perez
    Ophthalmology

    Perez And Perez MDS PA

    4506 Wishart Pl, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    813-875-6588
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Don Perez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Perez 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Bernard Perez
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Bernard Perez
    Ophthalmology

    Perez And Perez MDS PA

    4506 Wishart Pl, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    813-875-6588
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bernard Perez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Perez 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Swetangi Bhaleeya
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Swetangi Bhaleeya
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    813-974-2201
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Swetangi Bhaleeya is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Bhaleeya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ramak Roohipourmoallai
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ramak Roohipourmoallai
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.

    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    813-821-8038
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ramak Roohipourmoallai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Roohipourmoallai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Warren J. Scherer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Warren J. Scherer
    Ophthalmology

    St Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute

    13303 N Dale Mabry Hwy, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    727-938-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Scherer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Scherer is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Scherer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Scherer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Lawrence C. Taylor
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Lawrence C. Taylor
    Ophthalmology

    Brandon Eye Associates

    540 Medical Oaks Ave Ste 103, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    813-684-2211
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Taylor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Taylor 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 Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Cataract. Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. James A. Roberts
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. James A. Roberts
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute Of West Florida

    11925 Sheldon Rd, 
    Tampa, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    727-581-8706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Roberts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ignatius Cyriac
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ignatius Cyriac
    Ophthalmology

    Florida Eye Specialist & Cataract Institute

    403 Vonderburg Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ignatius Cyriac is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Cyriac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Cyriac is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 do I find the best Usher Syndrome doctor near Tampa, FL?

    You can find an Usher Syndrome doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Usher Syndrome doctors near Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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 Tampa, FL?

    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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