The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Yonkers, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 195 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Yonkers, NY. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Ravi Radhakrishnan
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    559 Gramatan Avenue, Suite 202, 
    Mount Vernon, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Ravi Radhakrishnan is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Radhakrishnan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Usher Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Yu H. Kim
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion

    3400 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yu Hyon Kim, MD, is an attending physician, Retina and Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is in all aspects of vitreoretinal diseases evaluation, treatment and surgery, with a special interest in retinovascular disease, diabetes, macular degeneration, sickle cell and vascular occlusions. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Umar K. Mian
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Montefiore Medical Group-Bronx East

    2300 Westchester Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Umar Mian is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Mian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Kallikrein Hypertension, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

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    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    North Bronx Retinal & Ophthalmic Surgery, P.C.

    3725 Henry Hudson Parkway, Suite 1D, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chechik is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Chechik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

    Stephen H. Tsang
    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

    622 W 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese
    Accepting New Patients

    "Stephen H. Tsang, M.D, Ph.D. is an acclaimed clinical geneticist in the care of individuals with retinal degenerations. He has been culturing stem cells since 1992 and created the first mouse model for a recessive form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) by applying genome engineering to stem cell technology in 1995. He successfully treated preclinical models of Pde6a, Pde6b, Mfrp, Rho, Cngb1 and autosomal recessive bestrophin retinopathies.He has expertise in designing and testing genome engineering strategies in pre-clinical models, developing patient-specific knock-in models, generating of patient cell lines and providing care to patients with a precision medicine approach. He is also leading efforts in FDA trials for gene therapies, including PDE6A, RAB geranylgeranyl transferase, RPGR, CNGB3, CNGA3 and ABCA4 retinopathies. He wrote 3 books: “Precision Medicine, CRISPR, and Genome Engineering: Moving from Association to Biology and Therapeutics"" and “Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in Ophthalmology”, Springer Press, NY; and “CRISPR Genome Surgery in Stem Cells and Disease Tissues”, Elsevier Inc. He is an elected member of several honorary societies including the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Alcon Research Institute and American Ophthalmological Society. He is consistently named to various NIH study sections (DPVS standing member 2014-8 and PED2 2022-6) and other review committees; Alcon Research Institute Grant Review Committee (2022-27), Scientific Advisory Panel - Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB, 2019-29), Chair of American Ophthalmological Society Thesis Review Committee (2022-2023). Many of his publications are in widely-read general interest journals such as Science, NEJM, Lancet, Cell Stem Cell, Nature Genetics, and Journal of Clinical Investigation, which attests to the broad impact that his work has had.Dr. Tsang received a resident teaching award in 2008 and was the Columbia Ophthalmology Basic Science Course Director (2006-2018). Dr. Tsang graduated from Johns Hopkins University, where he began his medical genetics training under the tutelage of Professor Victor A. McKusick. He received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the NIH-National Institute of General Medical Sciences Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Columbia University. Dr. Tsang then completed his residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA, followed by studies with Professors Alan C. Bird and Graham E. Holder on improving the care of individuals with macular degenerations.". Dr. Tsang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Leber Congenital Amaurosis, Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Usher Syndrome.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    1 Executive Blvd Ste 370, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gaurav Chandra is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    1 Executive Blvd Ste 370, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Schirripa is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Schirripa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Saadia Rashid
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saadia Rashid is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Henry C. Oksman
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Henry Oksman MD. PC

    61 Maple Avenue, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Oksman is an Ophthalmologist in White Plains, New York. Dr. Oksman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    1 Executive Blvd Ste 370, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smitha Voleti is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Voleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pinguecula.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    1 Executive Blvd Ste 370, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Potash is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Potash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Sightmd

    1 Executive Blvd Ste 370, 
    Yonkers, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Katz is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    654 Gramatan Ave, 
    Mount Vernon, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Biser is an Ophthalmologist in Mount Vernon, New York. Dr. Biser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Wagner Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, and Norrie Disease.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    New Jersey Healing Hands LLC

    15 Engle St Ste 201, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Freilich is an Ophthalmologist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Freilich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    23 W Palisade Ave, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enny Oyeniran is an Ophthalmologist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Oyeniran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    188 Dyckman St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Kass is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    2425 Eastchester Road, Suite LL

    2425 Eastchester Road, Suite LL, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Sheindlin is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Sheindlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group, P.C.

    2221 Boston Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elona Dhrami is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dhrami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Color Blindness, Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group, P.C.

    2221 Boston Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navid Hakimian is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Color Blindness, Ocular Toxoplasmosis, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group, P.C.

    2221 Boston Road, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Issac Moradi is an Ophthalmologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Moradi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Color Blindness, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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 Yonkers, NY?

    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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