The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 124 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near Washington, DC. Of these, 94 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Drew Carey
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew R. Carey, MD is a the Neil R. Miller Rising Professor of Ophthalmology in the division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as optic neuritis, uveitis related papillitis, ischemic & hereditary optic neuropathies as well as diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, toxic retinopathies and inherited disorders of the retina such as retinitis pigmentosa. Dr. Carey’s clinical and research interests include comparative effectiveness and cost-benefit of intravitreal medications, long-term outcome of treatments for choroidal neovascularization, novel treatments for papillitis, and the use of novel imaging modalities to better diagnose and understand optic nerve and retinal diseases. Dr. Carey received his bachelor's from Davidson College in mathematics in 2006. In 2010, he received his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his ophthalmology residency as Chief Resident in 2014 at the University of South Florida. He then went on to complete his fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2015 and his fellowship in medical retina at the University of Iowa in 2016. Videos Dr. Andrew R. CareyNeuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Carey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    106 Irving St NW Ste 321, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    S.I. Butrus M.D. PC

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 270, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Butrus is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Butrus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Lustbader is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lustbader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Endophthalmitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Brooks is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Physicians DC Inc

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 226, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wanda Pak is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gancayco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ronald L. Anderson MD PC

    2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Ste 102, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thandeka Myeni is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Myeni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Ronald L. Anderson MD PC

    2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Ste 102, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Anderson is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 950, Suite 950, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Goodglick is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Goodglick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Horner Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Ptosis.

    Kourosh Nazari
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    LaserVue

    5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1209, Suite 1209, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kourosh Nazari is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Nazari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Silver Spring Eye LLC

    8630 Fenton St, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arusha Gupta is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Mona A. Kaleem
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu

    Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award. Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic. She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States. She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/Kaleem-cv.pdf. Dr. Kaleem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Jacobson is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kolker is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Helfgott is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Helfgott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Green is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Medical Faculty Associates Inc

    2120 L St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Belyea is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Belyea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earl Kidwell is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kidwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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    When should I see an Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Nerve Atrophy 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 Nerve Atrophy doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Nerve Atrophy 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 Nerve Atrophy 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 Nerve Atrophy doctors near Washington, DC?

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

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