The 20 Best Optic Glioma Doctors Near Me in Austin, TX

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Optic Glioma near Austin, TX. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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45 providers found
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nagham Al-Zubidi is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Al-Zubidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology

    1977 Butler Blvd, Ste E3.100 MS BCM 633, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Rod Foroozan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Foroozan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Foroozan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Neurology

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Sanchez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 107 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Tourette Syndrome, and Optic Glioma. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Ophthalmology At UTSW Pediatric Group At Plano

    7609 Preston Rd, 2nd Fl Ste P2200, 
    Plano, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Serena Wang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Congenital Cataract, Esotropia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6701 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Bhatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Weakley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Weakley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Freddie Jones is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Temporal Arteritis, Papilledema, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Advanced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern - Department Of Neurological Surgery

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 7th Fl Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Panagiotis Mastorakos is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mastorakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Hemangioblastoma, Laminectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Mastorakos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Eye Specialists Llp

    321 South Henderson Street, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Eric Packwood is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Packwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Blocked Tear Duct, and Ocular Albinism.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required
    6400 Fannin St, Ste 1800, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marybeth Farazdaghi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Farazdaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Glioma, Hyphema, Strabismus, and Papilledema. Dr. Farazdaghi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Neuroscience Institute

    910 E. Houston St., Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Tyler, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Kariampuzha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Kariampuzha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 93 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Migraine. Dr. Kariampuzha is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kariampuzha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lokesh Rukmangadachar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Rukmangadachar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Rukmangadachar is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology | Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurology | Oncology | Neurosurgery
    Referral required

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    1502 Taub Loop, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Mandel is a Neurologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor. Dr. Mandel is board certified in Neurology From The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neuro-Oncology From The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Academy Of Neurology, Society Of Neuro-Oncology, American Society Of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Mandel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    21009 Kuykendahl Rd, Ste A, 
    Spring, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bita Esmaeli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Spring, Texas. Dr. Esmaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Esmaeli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Eye Specialists Llp

    321 South Henderson Street, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Norman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Norman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Epicanthal Folds, and Microphthalmia. Dr. Norman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Eye Specialists Llp

    321 South Henderson Street, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Hunt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple

    1815 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Recko is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Recko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Knobloch Syndrome, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Retinopathy of Prematurity. Dr. Recko is board certified in Ophthalmology- American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Recko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Rosa Specialty Care Clinic - San Marcos

    1305 Wonder World Dr., Suite 100, Suite 100, 
    San Marcos, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Padilla is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, Texas. Dr. Padilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Padilla is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Padilla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern Frisco - Ophthalmology

    12500 Dallas Pkwy, Second Fl, 
    Frisco, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Thayer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome. Dr. Thayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Experienced in Optic Glioma
    Referral may be required

    UT Southwestern-Bill And Rita Clements Advanced Medical Imaging Center

    2201 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Youssef is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Glioma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Oligodendroglioma.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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 near Austin, TX?

    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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