The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 7112 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome. Of these, 5831 are Experienced, 1081 are Advanced, 174 are Distinguished and 26 are Elite.

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    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    UNC Kittner Eye Center

    2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
    984-974-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Iannaccone is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jose' A. Sahel
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jose' A. Sahel
    Ophthalmology
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    UPMC Vision Institute

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    724-389-2862
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose' Sahel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sahel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sahel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Byron L. Lam
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Byron L. Lam
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    900 Northwest 17th Street, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Lam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jacque L. Duncan
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Jacque L. Duncan
    Ophthalmology
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    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Jacque Duncan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Paris, FR 

    Christine Petit practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Petit is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Hearing Loss, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Mark E. Pennesi
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Usher Syndrome

    Dr. Mark E. Pennesi
    Ophthalmology
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    Casey Eye Physicians And Surgeons LLC

    3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd, 
    Portland, OR 
    503-494-8386
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Pennesi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pennesi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Pennesi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Paris, FR 

    Isabelle Audo practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Audo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Mainz, RP, DE 

    Uwe Wolfrum practices practicing medicine in Mainz, Germany. Mr. Wolfrum is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Paris, FR 

    Aziz Amraoui-El practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Amraoui-El is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Hearing Loss.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Radboudumc

    Nijmegen, GE, NL 

    Hannie Kremer practices practicing medicine in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Ms. Kremer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Naples, IT 

    Francesca Simonelli practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Ms. Simonelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Paris, FR 

    Saddek Said-Mohand practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Said-Mohand is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    7301 E 2nd St Ste 300, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
    617-523-7900
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Huckfeldt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Huckfeldt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Huckfeldt is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Naples, IT 

    Francesco Testa practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Mr. Testa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Wageningen, GE, NL 

    Erwin Van Wijk practices practicing medicine in Wageningen, Netherlands. Mr. Van Wijk is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Paris, FR 

    Crystel Bonnet practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Bonnet is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Hearing Loss, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
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    Valencia, VC, ES 

    Jose Millan practices practicing medicine in Valencia, Spain. Mr. Millan is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Mainz, RP, DE 

    Kerstin Wolfrum-Nagel practices practicing medicine in Mainz, Germany. Ms. Wolfrum-Nagel is rated as an Elite expert 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 Usher Syndrome, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    City Road, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Andrew Webster practices practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Webster is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Elite in Usher Syndrome
    Referral may be required
    Ljubljana, SI 

    Ana Fakin practices practicing medicine in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Ms. Fakin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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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