The 20 Best Optic Glioma Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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The 20 Best Optic Glioma Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Optic Glioma near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Optic Glioma
    Elite in Optic Glioma

    Penn Pituitary Center

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grant Liu is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thymectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Optic Glioma
    Pediatrics
    Elite in Optic Glioma
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Avery is a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avery is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Webb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Arachnoid Cysts, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

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    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Degnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Dysplasia Epiphysealis Hemimelica, Osteochondroma, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Chondroblastoma, and Vertebroplasty.

    Jason C. White
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Oncology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Optic Glioma, and Febrile Neutropenia.

    Christopher T. Wilke
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Radiation Oncology

    Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center At UPMC Shadyside

    5230 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Wilke, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Wilke completed his fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and residency and medical education at University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Wilke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, and Throat Cancer.

    Nicholas A. Sala
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Of Erie, Inc

    128 West 12th Street, Suite 301, 
    Erie, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Sala is an Ophthalmologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Chalazion.

    Casey J. Judge
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Advanced in Optic Glioma

    LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 405, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philosophy of care | I offer an individualized approach to ensure each patient gets the best care. You can expect my full attention, so your concerns are addressed. I will review with you my thoughts regarding your diagnosis and any relevant studies, so you understand why I am thinking what I am thinking. | Why I entered medicine | I wanted to apply my love of science and learning to make people's lives better. | Community involvement | I have helped screen and care for COVID-19 and underserved patients, warned high-schoolers about underage alcohol use, counseled children with cancer and coached elementary students on gardening. | Personal interests | I’m into science and technology, including computer hardware and building computers. I also enjoy running. Dr. Judge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Optic Neuritis, Apoplexy, Meningitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Feygin is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Feygin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Cortical Dysplasia, and Increased Head Circumference.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Neuroradiology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Zarnow is a Neuroradiologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zarnow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Chiari Malformation, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Carol L. Shields
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology | Oncology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology | Oncology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Shields is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

    Jay Chhablani
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology

    UPMC Vision Institute

    1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Chhablani is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chhablani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Chhablani is currently accepting new patients.

    Jorge A. Martinez
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 3, 
    Erie, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez, a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecialized in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, is a world-renowned pioneer in novel surgical methods for treating medically refractory epilepsy such as stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), SEEG-guided laser ablative procedures, neuromodulatory interventions, and robot-guided surgeries, bringing for the first time innovative surgical procedures and less invasive interventions to the United States and other countries. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Constantinos G. Hadjipanayis
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

    L D. Lunsford
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lunsford is the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery and the Residency Training Program at UPMC. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

    David T. Fernandes
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David T. Fernandes-Cabral, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy. Dr. Fernandes-Cabral received his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela José María Vargas School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Central Pain Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Endoscopy.

    Paul A. Gardner
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

    Robert C. Sergott
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sergott is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sergott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Papilledema, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Sergott is currently accepting new patients.

    UPMC Vision Institute

    4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, is chief of the Division of Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, director of pediatric program development at the UPMC Eye Center, and professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is certified in ophthalmology by the College of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Nischal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Strabismus, and Brown Syndrome.

    Preeti Patil
    Ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology

    UPMC Vision Institute

    11279 Perry Highway, Suite 202, 
    Wexford, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Research Interests. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. Her top areas of expertise are Horner Syndrome, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Baller-Gerold Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Glioma?

    Gliomas are tumors that grow in various parts of the brain. Optic gliomas can affect:

    • One or both of the optic nerves that carry visual information to the brain from each eye
    • The optic chiasm, the area where the optic nerves cross each other below the hypothalamus of the brain

    An optic glioma may also grow along with a hypothalamic glioma.

    When should I see an Optic Glioma doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma doctors in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Glioma 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 Glioma doctor in Pennsylvania, 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 Glioma 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 Glioma 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 Glioma doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Optic Glioma 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 Glioma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Glioma 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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