The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors Near Me in durham, NC

Find the Top Optic Nerve Atrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near durham, NC. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Freedman is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Freedman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Freedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Gospe-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gospe-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Gospe-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Gospe-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicola Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, Uveitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Referral required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mays El-Dairi is an Ophthalmologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. El-Dairi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. El-Dairi is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. El-Dairi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4101 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Koury is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Ocular Albinism, and Glaucoma. Dr. Koury is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kannada, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anupama Horne is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Horne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Strabismus. Dr. Horne is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Horne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral required

    Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Eckstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eckstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eckstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Eckstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Tagg is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tagg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Tagg is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology. Dr. Tagg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramiro Maldonado is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maldonado is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Duke Eye Center

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oleg Alekseev is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Alekseev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome. Dr. Alekseev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elijah Lackey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Lackey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care Associates OD PA

    2351 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kyle Kirkland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kirkland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kirkland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2351 Erwin Rd Rm 4527, 
    Durham, NC 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M De Luna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. De Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral may be required

    UNC Kittner Eye Center

    2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alessandro Iannaccone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Iannaccone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Senior Health And Educ. Partners PLLC

    5306 NC Highway 55 Ste 105, 
    Durham, NC 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmen Foster is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Entropion. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Unc Kittner Eye Center

    2226 Nelson Hwy, Ste 220, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beth Friedland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Friedland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Friedland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus

    430 Waterstone Dr, 
    Hillsborough, NC 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Fleischman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Fleischman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Fleischman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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    It is one of several conditions called an "inborn error of metabolism."

    When should I see an Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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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