The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Minneapolis, MN

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The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors near Minneapolis, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Minneapolis, MN. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Sandra Montezuma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Sandra Montezuma
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sandra Montezuma is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Montezuma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Emerson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Emerson
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jacob Jones
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jacob Jones
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jacob Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Jones 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, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Geoffrey Emerson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Geoffrey Emerson
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Center PA

    710 E 24th St Ste 304, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    612-871-2292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Geoffrey Emerson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Emerson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ahmad Najafi
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Ahmad Najafi
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ahmad Najafi is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Najafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.

    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. David Parke
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. David Parke
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    952-929-1131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Parke is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Parke is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Kevin Engel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Kevin Engel
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    612-873-5577
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Engel is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Engel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Astigmatism, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Anne Abel
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Anne Abel
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    612-873-6963
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anne Abel is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Abel has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Vitrectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Lorick Andersen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Lorick Andersen
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    612-873-6963
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lorick Andersen is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Joshua Olson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Joshua Olson
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    715-379-4916
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Olson is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Olson has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Michael Lee
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Karen Armbrust
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Karen Armbrust
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Ste 9-100, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Karen Armbrust is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Armbrust is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Episcleritis, Scleritis, Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jerome Kulenkamp
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jerome Kulenkamp
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    516 Delaware St SE Fl 9A, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-625-4400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jerome Kulenkamp is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kulenkamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Uveitis.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Raymond Areaux
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Raymond Areaux
    Ophthalmology

    Minnesota Surgery Center At St Mary's

    701 25th Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    612-626-3556
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Raymond Areaux is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Areaux has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Esotropia, Strabismus, Ectropion, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Justin Yamanuha
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Justin Yamanuha
    Ophthalmology

    Fairview Pharmacy Services LLC

    516 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    612-625-4440
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Yamanuha is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Yamanuha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Kevin Wang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Kevin Wang
    Ophthalmology

    HealthPartners Eye Care And Optical Store St. Paul Como

    2500 Como Ave, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (3.1 miles away)
    605-937-0249
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Wang is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced 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. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Steven Grosser
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Steven Grosser
    Ophthalmology

    West Metro Ophthalmology

    5851 Duluth St Ste 215, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    763-546-8422
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Grosser is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Grosser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. James Hunter
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. James Hunter
    Ophthalmology

    Charles E Kath DDS PA

    1021 Bandana Blvd E Ste 100, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    651-241-9678
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Hunter is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Hunter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Cataract, Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Dara Koozekanani
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Dara Koozekanani
    Ophthalmology

    Park Nicollet Eye Care And Optical Store St. Louis Park

    3900 Park Nicollet Blvd, 
    Saint Louis Park, MN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    612-473-4625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Dara Koozekanani is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Koozekanani 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), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Koozekanani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Polly Quiram
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Polly Quiram
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
     (8.0 miles away)
    952-929-1131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Polly Quiram is an Ophthalmologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Quiram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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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 near Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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 Minneapolis, MN?

    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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