The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

Find the Top Neuromyelitis Optica Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near New York, NY. Of these, 102 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Elite in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
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    Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Kister is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kister is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Balcer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Balcer is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Concussion, and Brown Syndrome.

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

    Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Krupp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Krupp is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Adenoidectomy.

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral required

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Murnane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Murnane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Andermann Syndrome, Septic Arthritis, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Dr. Murnane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Souhel Najjar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Najjar is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Najjar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Najjar is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Gerber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Gerber is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Genital Herpes, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    University Of Rochester

    601 Elmwood Ave, 
    Rochester, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Bellizzi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. Bellizzi is rated as a Distinguished provider 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 Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Fabian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fabian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 West 168th Street, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Holroyd is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Holroyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Encephalitis Lethargica. Dr. Holroyd is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Holroyd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asaff Harel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Harel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Harel is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Harel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    350 Community Dr, 
    Manhasset, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Betty Diamond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Diamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    CVS Pharmacy #00134

    16 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khoa Ngo Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Ngo Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis.

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

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilana Katz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider 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), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

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

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bianca Weinstock-Guttman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert And John M. Bendheim Parkinson And Movement Disorder Center

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Lublin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5 E 98th St Ste 1138, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Horng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Horng is rated as an Advanced provider 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

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

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Klineova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Klineova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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

    North Shore Hematology Oncology Associates

    181 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Coyle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider 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 Optic Neuritis.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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 near New York, NY?

    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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