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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 72 doctor with experience in Optic Atrophy Type 1 near Minnesota, US. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1

    Office

    4225 Golden Valley Rd, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Calkwood is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Calkwood is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St Clinic

    1611 Anne St NW, 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Shanfeld is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dr. Shanfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

    Mankato Clinic LTD

    1421 Premier Dr, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nataliya Danylkova is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Danylkova is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Danylkova is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    HCMC CSC Pharmacy

    715 S 8th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Abel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Vitrectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

    1101 9th St N, 
    Virginia, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Van Patten is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia, Minnesota. Dr. Van Patten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Van Patten is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Minnetonka (Crosstown)

    12501 Whitewater Dr Ste 110, 
    Hopkins, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Collin Mcclelland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hopkins, Minnesota. Dr. Mcclelland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Strabismus, Optic Neuritis, Esotropia, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St Clinic

    1611 Anne St NW, 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dwyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dr. Dwyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Neurosurgery

    MN - Neuro

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chen is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic

    4855 W Arrowhead Rd, 
    Hermantown, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Mcallister is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hermantown, Minnesota. Dr. Mcallister is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Cataract. Dr. Mcallister is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    6533 Drew Ave S, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Mellema is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Mellema is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Sanford Bemidji 1611 Anne St Clinic

    1611 Anne St NW, 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Lundin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dr. Lundin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Polly Quiram is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Quiram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1

    New Ulm Medical Center

    1324 5th St N, 
    New Ulm, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Kramarevsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Ulm, Minnesota. Dr. Kramarevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Mankato Clinic LTD

    1421 Premier Dr, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Penelope Swanson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Swanson is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Hennepin Healthcare

    701 Park Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Silbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Nearsightedness, Hyphema, and Astigmatism.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mittra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Mittra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    West Metro Ophthalmology

    5851 Duluth St Ste 215, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Grosser is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Grosser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Neurology

    Office

    9645 Grove Cir N Ste 100, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yu Zhao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Stroke, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Atrophy Type 1
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    7760 France Ave S Ste 310, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Parke is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Parke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Atrophy Type 1. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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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