The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near Georgia, US. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Neil S. Lava
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Lava is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lava has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

    Diana L. Vives
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Vives is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vives has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Douglas S. Stuart
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Stuart is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), West Syndrome, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Shepherd Center

    2020 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ben Thrower is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thrower is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Poling is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Poling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Poling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Tanner Neuroscience Specialist

    705 Dixie Street, 
    Carrollton, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meena Kannan is a Neurologist in Carrollton, Georgia. Dr. Kannan has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Valerie Biousse
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Emory Eye Center

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgB, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Embolectomy.

    Lawrence G. Seiden
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Seiden is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Seiden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Photosensitive Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures. Dr. Seiden is currently accepting new patients.

    Grace A. Pilcher
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Pilcher is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pilcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Peripheral Neuropathy. Dr. Pilcher is currently accepting new patients.

    William E. Philippi
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Piedmont Neurology Of Augusta

    820 Saint Sebastian Way, Ste 4A, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Philippi is a Neurologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Philippi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Philippi is currently accepting new patients.

    Spencer Hutto
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology | Psychiatry

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Spencer Hutto is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hutto has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, CACH Syndrome, and Cerebelloparenchymal Disorder 3.

    Laura E. Donovan
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Donovan is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Donovan has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Ependymoma, and Gastrostomy.

    Ellis V. Hedaya
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellis Hedaya is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hedaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Hedaya is currently accepting new patients.

    James G. Greene
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Greene is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysarthria, Papilledema, and Seizures.

    Achraf Makki
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Emory Clinic - Neurology

    6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste301, 
    Johns Creek, GA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Achraf Makki is a Neurologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Makki has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Andrei I. Serbanescu
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Piedmont Physicians Group Peachtree Neurology

    95 Collier Road, Suite 4045, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrei Serbanescu is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Serbanescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Serbanescu is currently accepting new patients.

    Eman L. Kaldas
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Butler Creek

    3486 Peach Orchard Rd, Ste 100, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kaldas specializes in Internal Medicine. Her special interests include Geriatrics, Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity. She offers treatment for lung function, COPD screening, heart disease, in-house x-rays, breathing treatments for asthma exacerbations, and in-house lab collection.She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with 40+ years' experience.In her spare time, Dr. Kaldas enjoys singing in the choir, walking, going on mission trips, traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Kaldas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mitchell is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine, Stroke, and Epilepsy. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    The Multiple Sclerosis Center Of Georgia

    3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Suite 550, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joash Lazarus is a Neurologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lazarus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Lazarus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Athens Neurological Associates

    1086 1/2 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pitts is a Neurologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Stroke. Dr. Pitts is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Georgia, US?

    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 Georgia, US?

    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 Neuromyelitis Optica doctors in Georgia, US?

    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 Georgia, US?

    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 Georgia, US?

    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 Georgia, US?

    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 Georgia, US?

    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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