The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Salt Lake City, UT

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The 20 Best Usher Syndrome Doctors near Salt Lake City, UT

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Usher Syndrome near Salt Lake City, UT. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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21 providers found
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akbar Shakoor is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Shakoor has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shakoor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Barlow is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Barlow has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Barlow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Katz is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Katz has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mifflin is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Mifflin has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Keratoconus, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mifflin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Utah Eye Centers

    Millcreek, UT 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Claron Alldredge is an Ophthalmologist in Millcreek, Utah. Dr. Alldredge is rated as an Experienced 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, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Alldredge is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Simonett is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simonett has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Simonett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Utah Eye Centers

    Millcreek, UT 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Leishman is an Ophthalmologist in Millcreek, Utah. Dr. Leishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Leishman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Bernstein is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Usher Syndrome, Cone Dystrophy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Monika Fleckenstein is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Fleckenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Fleckenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Department Of Ophthalmology

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Moran Eye Center, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeff Pettey is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pettey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Pettey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Vitale is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Vitale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vitale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Uveitis

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Teske is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Teske 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), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    University Of Utah Uveitis

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Christiansen is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Jalili Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Utah Uveitis

    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Micevych is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Micevych is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coats Disease, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Rocky Mountain Retina Consultants

    4400 S 700 E Ste 200, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Simmons is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Simmons 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), Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Simmons is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Redwood

    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eileen Hwang is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Schmitz is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Schmitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Chortkoff is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Chortkoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Chortkoff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome

    Ophthalmology - Midvalley

    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marissa Larochelle is an Ophthalmologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Larochelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Larochelle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Usher Syndrome
    Ophthalmology

    Salt Lake Retina

    3855 W 7800 S Ste 100, 
    West Jordan, UT 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Mehr is an Ophthalmologist in West Jordan, Utah. Dr. Mehr 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 Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Mehr is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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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