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    MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) near Durham, NC. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Elite in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

      University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

      2226 Nelson Hwy, Suite 200, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Dr. Iannaccone is currently accepting new patients.

      Glenn J. Jaffe
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Glenn Jaffe is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Jaffe is currently accepting new patients.

      Ramiro S. Maldonado
      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ramiro Maldonado is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

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      Stefanie G. Schuman
      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stefanie Schuman is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schuman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Dr. Schuman is currently accepting new patients.

      Marie T. Mcdonald
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

      Duke Children's Health Center Genetics Clinic

      2301 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Marie Mcdonald is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Her top areas of expertise are Fabry Disease, Hypotonia, Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type, and Microcephaly. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

      Lejla N. Vajzovic
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | Pediatrics | General Surgery

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Sign Language, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lejla Vajzovic is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Vajzovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Vajzovic is currently accepting new patients.

      Yannek I. Leiderman
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology | General Surgery

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yannek Leiderman is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Leiderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Leiderman is currently accepting new patients.

      Oleg M. Alekseev
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology

      Duke Eye Center

      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian, Ukrainian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Oleg Alekseev is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Alekseev has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome. Dr. Alekseev is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      2100 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Cousins is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cousins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Cousins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      2351 Erwin Rd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Chantal Boisvert is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Boisvert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Neuritis, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Psychiatry | Neurology | Addiction Medicine
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Psychiatry | Neurology | Addiction Medicine

      Rapha Healthcare Services LLC

      4411 Ben Franklin Blvd, 
      Durham, NC 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Pavelock is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pavelock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Pavelock is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Advanced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Durham, NC 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michalis Georgiou is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Georgiou has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). His top areas of expertise are Color Blindness, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Georgiou is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
      Ophthalmology
      101 Manning Dr, 
      Chapel Hill, NC 
       (10.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Seema Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)?

      X-linked retinitis pigmentosa is a type of inherited eye disorder that affects the retina, causing progressive vision loss. X-linked retinitis pigmentosa is classified as non-syndromic because it occurs by itself instead of as part of other syndromes.

      When should I see a X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor near Durham, NC?

      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 a X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor near Durham, NC?

      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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctors near Durham, NC?

      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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctors near Durham, NC?

      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 a X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor near Durham, NC?

      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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) 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 a X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor near Durham, NC?

      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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) 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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) 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 X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctors near Durham, NC?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) 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 a X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) 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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