The 20 Best Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2420 doctor with experience in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Of these, 2020 are Experienced, 296 are Advanced, 76 are Distinguished and 27 are Elite.

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    Valerie Biousse
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Valerie Biousse
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Valerie Biousse
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    404-778-2020
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    See accepted insurances

    Valerie Biousse is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Biousse has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Embolectomy.

    Robert C. Sergott
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Robert C. Sergott
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Robert C. Sergott
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    215-928-3130
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sergott is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sergott is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Papilledema, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Sergott is currently accepting new patients.

    Jose' A. Sahel
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Jose' A. Sahel
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Jose' A. Sahel
    Ophthalmology

    UPMC Vision Institute

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

    Jose' Sahel is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sahel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, X-Linked Congenital Stationary Night Blindness, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sahel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Valerio Carelli
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Valerio Carelli
    Bologna, IT 

    Valerio Carelli practices in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Carelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ganglion Cyst, Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, and Liver Transplant.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Alfredo Sadun
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Alfredo Sadun
    Ophthalmology

    Pasadena Neurology

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 227, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    626-817-4747
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Alfredo Sadun is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Sadun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, Vitrectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Nancy Newman
    Neurology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Nancy Newman
    Neurology

    Emory Medical Group LLC

    1365 Clifton Rd NE # B, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    404-778-5360
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Newman is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Newman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Embolectomy.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Thomas Klopstock
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Thomas Klopstock
    Feodor Lynen Str. 17, 
    Munich, BY, DE 

    Thomas Klopstock practices in Munich, Germany. Mr. Klopstock is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, and Hallervorden-Spatz Disease.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Patrick Man
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Patrick Man
    Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road Campus, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Patrick Man practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Man is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Behr Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Nerve Decompression.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Chiara La Morgia
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Chiara La Morgia
    Bologna, IT 

    Chiara La Morgia practices in Bologna, Italy. Ms. La Morgia is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Ganglion Cyst, and Wolfram Syndrome.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Rustum Karanjia
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Rustum Karanjia
    Ophthalmology

    Norris Cancer Hospital-Pasadena

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    626-817-4747
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rustum Karanjia is an Ophthalmologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Karanjia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, Stent Placement, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Piero Barboni
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Piero Barboni
    Bologna, IT 

    Piero Barboni practices in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Barboni is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Wolfram Syndrome, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Catherine Clermont-Vignal
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Catherine Clermont-Vignal
    Paris, FR 

    Catherine Clermont-Vignal practices in Paris, France. Ms. Clermont-Vignal is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Nerve Decompression.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Mark Moster
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Dr. Mark Moster
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Neuro-Ophthalmologic Associates PC

    840 Walnut St Ste 930, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    215-456-7890
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Mark Moster is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moster is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Magali Taiel
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Magali Taiel
    Paris, FR 

    Magali Taiel practices in Paris, France. Ms. Taiel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Claudia B. Catarino
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Claudia B. Catarino
    Queen Square, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Claudia Catarino practices in London, United Kingdom. Ms. Catarino is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, and Leigh Syndrome.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Michele G. Carbonelli
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Michele G. Carbonelli
    Bologna, IT 

    Michele Carbonelli practices in Bologna, Italy. Carbonelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Their top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Wolfram Syndrome, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Solange R. Salomao
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Solange R. Salomao
    Sao Paulo, SP, BR 

    Solange Salomao practices in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ms. Salomao is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Pterygium, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Francesco M. Bandello
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Francesco M. Bandello
    Department Of Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery, 
    Milan, IT 

    Francesco Bandello practices in Milan, Italy. Mr. Bandello is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Leonardo Caporali
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Leonardo Caporali
    Bologna, IT 

    Leonardo Caporali practices in Bologna, Italy. Mr. Caporali is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia, MELAS Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Claudia S. Priglinger
    Elite in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)

    Claudia S. Priglinger
    Munich, BY, DE 

    Claudia Priglinger practices in Munich, Germany. Ms. Priglinger is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). Her top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cystinosis, CLN4 Disease, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)?

    Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss. Although this condition usually begins in a person's teens or twenties, rare cases may appear in early childhood or later in adulthood. For unknown reasons, males are affected much more often than females.

    When should I see a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor near me?

    You can find a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) 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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