The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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The 20 Best Neuromyelitis Optica Doctors in South Carolina, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Neuromyelitis Optica near South Carolina, US. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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34 providers found
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Hematology | Oncology

    Augusta Oncology

    150 Bluff Ave, Suite 2000, 
    North Augusta, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Wells is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in North Augusta, South Carolina. Dr. Wells is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Renu K. Pokharna
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Prisma Health Neurology – Richland

    8 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 420, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Renu Pokharna is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pokharna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, and Seizures. Dr. Pokharna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Prisma Health Neurology–Greenville

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B350, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Fox Jr is a Neurologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Fox Jr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Fox Jr is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Piedmont Psychological & Counseling Associates LLC

    1665 Herlong Ct # B, 
    Rock Hill, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Mandell is a Neurologist in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd, 
    West Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Blevins is a Neurologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aljoeson Walker is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Walker 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), Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Carolina Neurology Of Spartanburg

    541 Floyd Rd, 
    Spartanburg, SC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Kooistra is a Neurologist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Kooistra has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.

    Robert M. Parrick
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Internal Medicine

    Prisma Health Primary Care – Fountain Inn

    200 North Nelson Drive, 
    Fountain Inn, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Parrick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. Dr. Parrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Parrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gina Perez is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Sleep Medicine

    Cedars Medical Clinic PA

    325 W Liberty St, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ugochukwu Okereke is a primary care provider, practicing in Sleep Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Okereke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Renal Vein Thrombosis, Necrosis, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Office

    135 Rutledge Ave Fl 6, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marina Buciuc is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Buciuc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Corticobasal Degeneration, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    ENT At MUSC Health East Cooper

    1600 Midtown Ave Fl 2, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wildman is a Neurologist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Wildman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    AnMed Neurology

    2000 E Greenville St Ste 2800, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Brill is a Neurologist in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Brill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, Memory Loss, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Robert Joseph Healy MD PA

    805 Pamplico Hwy Ste A130, 
    Florence, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Healy is a Neurologist in Florence, South Carolina. Dr. Healy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Lifestyle Neurology LLC

    420 The Pkwy Ste N, 
    Greer, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Hughes is a Neurologist in Greer, South Carolina. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Spasticity.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Office

    838 W Meeting St Ste D, 
    Lancaster, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Porter is a Neurologist in Lancaster, South Carolina. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Family Medicine

    McLeod Behavioral Health

    701 Cashua Ferry Rd, 
    Darlington, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Scharstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Darlington, South Carolina. Dr. Scharstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Neurology

    Colonial Family Practice–Colonial Neurology

    385 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Baker is a Neurologist in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Baker 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 Essential Tremor. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica
    Experienced in Neuromyelitis Optica

    Institute For Applied Neurosciences

    96 Jonathan Lucas St, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Milano is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Milano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

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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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina, 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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