The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in Australia

Find the Top Neuromyelitis Optica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Australia. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Helmut Butzkueven practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Butzkueven is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Parklands Drive, 
    Southport, QLD, AU 

    Simon Broadley practices practicing medicine in Southport, Australia. Mr. Broadley is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    55 Commercial Road, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Pakeeran Siriratnam practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Siriratnam is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Hospital Road, 
    Concord, NSW, AU 

    Sudarshini Ramanathan practices practicing medicine in Concord, Australia. Ramanathan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    Lookout Road New Lambton Heights

    Newcastle, NSW, AU 

    Jeannette Scott-Lechner practices practicing medicine in Newcastle, Australia. Ms. Scott-Lechner is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    St Andrews Place, 
    Brisbane, QLD, AU 

    Pamela Mccombe practices practicing medicine in Brisbane, Australia. Ms. Mccombe is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    300 Grattan St, 
    Parkville, VIC, AU 

    Tomas Kalincik practices practicing medicine in Parkville, Australia. Mr. Kalincik is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Optic Neuritis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Mastura Monif practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Monif is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Westmead, NSW, AU 

    Russell Dale practices practicing medicine in Westmead, Australia. Mr. Dale is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Chorea, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Level 6, 99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Vilija Jokubaitis practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Jokubaitis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Fabienne Brilot practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Ms. Brilot is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Macquarie Street, 
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Alexander Klistorner practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Klistorner is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Ganglion Cyst, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    Royal North Shore Hospital

    St Leonards, NSW, AU 

    John Parratt practices practicing medicine in St Leonards, Australia. Parratt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Susac Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    300 Grattan Street, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Mark Marriott practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Marriott is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Townsville, QLD, AU 

    Mike Boggild practices practicing medicine in Townsville, Australia. Mr. Boggild is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Susac Syndrome, Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Gold Coast, QLD, AU 

    Wajih Bukhari practices practicing medicine in Gold Coast, Australia. Bukhari is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. They are also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Southport, QLD, AU 

    Simon Arnett practices practicing medicine in Southport, Australia. Mr. Arnett is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    99 Commercial Rd, 
    Melbourne, VIC, AU 

    Anneke Van Der Walt practices practicing medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Van Der Walt is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    Hospital Road, 
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Steve Vucic practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Vucic is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required
    4th Floor, Verdun Street, 
    Nedlands, WA, AU 

    Marzena Pedrini-Fabis practices practicing medicine in Nedlands, Australia. Ms. Pedrini-Fabis is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    While we make every effort to provide the best results possible, data is currently limited outside of the United States. Doctors listed may include both clinicians and researchers, and individuals relocate frequently. We recommend contacting doctors directly to confirm their location and areas of focus. Contact information is provided when available. Learn more about our expert tiers.
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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Neuromyelitis Optica?

    Neuromyelitis optica is an autoimmune disorder that affects the nerves of the eyes and the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. In neuromyelitis optica, the autoimmune attack causes inflammation of the nerves, and the resulting damage leads to the signs and symptoms of the condition.

    When should I see a Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Australia?

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    How does MediFind rank Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor in Australia?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Australia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neuromyelitis Optica 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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