The 20 Best Optic Atrophy Type 1 Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Optic Atrophy Type 1 Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 787 doctor with experience in Optic Atrophy Type 1 near California, US. Of these, 603 are Experienced, 152 are Advanced and 32 are Distinguished.

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    Keith Liang
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Center For Sight

    3160 J St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    We are patient focused and we pride ourselves in providing the highest standards of patient care. We provide you with a comfortable and efficient setting to quickly and completely diagnose and treat any type of eye problem you could possibly experience. We are patient-focused and work daily to improve our customer-service skills and communications. Dr. Liang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Meibomianitis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Barbara J. Arnold
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Barbara J. Arnold, MD, FACS

    7551 Timberlake Way, Ste 100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Because your good vision and overall well-being are our primary concern, my staff and I believe in a personal approach to patient education. An informed patient is a relaxed patient, and when physician and patient work together toward the same health care goals, positive results can be achieved more effectively and pleasantly. Dr. Arnold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Brian W. Rothlisberger
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    8120 Timberlake Way, Suite 211, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Rothlisberger is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Rothlisberger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Rothlisberger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Kwang S. Kim
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    651 Fulton Ave., 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kwang Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP). Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

    Cecille T. Taylor
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Cecille Taylor MD Inc

    1615 Creekside Dr, Ste 110, 
    Folsom, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    General Ophthalmology Specializes in glaucoma. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Blepharitis.

    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    651 Fulton Ave., 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilufar Maboudi is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Maboudi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Maboudi is currently accepting new patients.

    Khaled A. Tawansy
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Shammas Eye Medical Center

    3510 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
    Lynwood, CA 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaled Tawansy is an Ophthalmologist in Lynwood, California. Dr. Tawansy has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Karen Shih
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Shih is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Mehran Taban
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    1414 South Grand Avenue, Suite 440, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehran (Ron) Taban M.D. is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical management of the retina and macula in the greater Los Angeles area. A Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of UCLA; then graduated at the top of his medical school class at the University of California Irvine, achieving status in Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society. Dr. Taban has undergone rigorous ophthalmology training, including residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, being appointed as the Chief Resident, followed by vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in surgical and medical retina. He has been awarded the highest awards in the field of vitreoretinal disease, including Heed Fellowship award, Retina Society Fellowship award, and the prestigious and exclusive Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation award. He has also been voted to the Super Doctors, Rising Stars for 2013 and 2014.Dr. Taban has performed thousands of vitreoretinal lasers and surgeries. His expertise and interests include complex retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, ocular trauma, retinal vein occlusion, intraocular hemorrhage, and uveitis.Dr. Taban has a strong interest in retinal research and has published over 50 original articles and book chapters in top-tiered journals. He is a notable journal reviewer for Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS).Outside of work, Dr. Taban enjoys catching up with family and friends as well as studying history, hiking and jogging. EMAIL: DrTaban@mrvcenter.comAt the Macula Retina Vitreous Center, we treat a wide variety of eye conditions affecting the retina, macula and vitreous. We are here to help you. Dr. Taban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Vivien W. Au
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vivien Au is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Au is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Filer
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 200, 
    San Mateo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Filer is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Filer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Filer is currently accepting new patients.

    Ross Redding
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    1011 Sylvan Ave., 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ross Redding is an Optometry provider in Modesto, California. Dr. Redding is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Cataract.

    Alexander K. Grand
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

    Medical Vision Technology Ophthalmology Grp, Inc

    1700 Alhambra Blvd, Ste 202, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    See better, Look better. Dr. Grand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Meibomianitis, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Donna B. Ornitz
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Donna Ornitz, MD

    101 S San Mateo Dr, Ste 310, 
    San Mateo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donna Ornitz is an Ophthalmologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Ornitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Ornitz is currently accepting new patients.

    James B. Martel
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Martel Eye Medical Group

    11216 Trinity River Dr, 
    Rancho Cordova, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Martel is an Ophthalmologist in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Martel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Hyphema, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Martel is currently accepting new patients.

    Conrad Hamako
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Coastal Eye Associates

    160 Green Valley Rd, Ste 202, 
    Freedom, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Conrad Hamako specializes in ophthalmology in Freedom, California. Dr. Hamako's has 41 years experience of patient centered care in the field. Dr. Hamako is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Yichieh Shiuey
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    PAMF Munnerlyn Eye Institute

    Sunnyvale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yichieh Shiuey is an Ophthalmologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Shiuey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Shiuey is currently accepting new patients.

    David W. Ottman
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    David W. Ottman, MD

    6660 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Give patient best care available. Dr. Ottman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Eales Disease.

    Nadeem N. Vaidya
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    16100 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 385, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadeem Vaidya is an Ophthalmologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Vaidya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

    Pamela H. Wagner
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    1515 Response Rd., 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pamela Wagner is an Ophthalmologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Atrophy Type 1?

    Optic atrophy type 1 is a condition that often causes slowly worsening vision, usually beginning in childhood. People with optic atrophy type 1 typically experience a narrowing of their field of vision (tunnel vision). Affected individuals gradually lose their sight as their field of vision becomes smaller. Both eyes are usually affected equally, but the severity of the vision loss varies widely, even among affected members of the same family, ranging from nearly normal vision to complete blindness.

    When should I see an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in California, 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in California, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in California, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in California, 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in California, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor in California, 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Optic Atrophy Type 1 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 an Optic Atrophy Type 1 doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Atrophy Type 1 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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