The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors Near Me in East Meadow, NY

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The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors near East Meadow, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near East Meadow, NY. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    George Tung
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tung is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Tung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Bruce M. Zagelbaum
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    360 South Oyster Bay Road, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Zagelbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (board certified) and a Fellow of the American College of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.) and the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). He has written textbooks in ophthalmology, as well as book chapters and peer reviewed articles. He is currently co-editing the 3rd edition of the textbook Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures.His main interests include eye trauma and sports. He is the ophthalmology consultant to The National Football League (NFL) and The Boxing/Mixed Martial Arts Commission. He has been the team ophthalmologist for the New York Jets, New York Mets, New York Islanders, and has worked with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dr. Zagelbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy

    Office

    1530 Front St Ste 400, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Uretsky is a Neurologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Uretsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Neuritis, and Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.

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    Eric P. Shakin
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Shakin is an Ophthalmologist in Westbury, New York. Dr. Shakin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    Jonathan W. Benjamin
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    2185 Wantagh Avenue, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Blepharitis.

    Robert F. Rothman
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    4212 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rothman is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Rothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Karen L. Hendler
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Eye Institute At Bethpage

    4300 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Karen Hendler is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hendler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    120 Bethpage Road, Suite 102, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Becker is an Ophthalmologist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Becker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

    James M. Maisel
    Ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Group Of New York

    400 S Oyster Bay Rd, 305, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Maisel, founder of the Retina Group of New York, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who completed the Dyson fellowship in Vitreous and Retinal surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He has received a Special Congressional Award for his work in diabetic retinopathy and the Banko Gift of Sight Award. He also was named the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Humanitarian of the Year.He has served as a Corporate Advisory Board member for the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Medical Advisory Board. He was also a member of the AAO Instrument and Device and Low Vision Committees and has received research grants from the U.S. Public Health Service and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Maisel represented the National Society to Prevent Blindness at the ANSI Z-80 committee where he helped establish many ophthalmic industry standards. He served as an editor of EyeCare Technology Magazine and co-editor of Diabetes Technology Magazine. He also authored numerous professional journal articles and lectures nationally on the retina, medical informatics, and practice management topics. In addition, he has been a clinical investigator, consultant, educator, and advisory board member for Pfizer, Novartis, Genentech, Alimera, Regeneron, and Allergan, educating retinal specialists across the US.Dr. Maisel specializes in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears and retinal detachment, macular pucker and macular hole repair, uveitis, ophthalmic surgical complications, hereditary retinal conditions, electrophysiology, glaucoma and second opinions. Dr. Maisel 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, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    303 East Park Avenue, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Storm is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Storm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta, and Stargardt Macular Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    2450 Merrick Road, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Sing Li is an Ophthalmologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    4277 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 109, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Karl is an Ophthalmologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Karl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    300 Old Country Road, Suite 51, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Fletcher is an Ophthalmologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Fletcher 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Howard D. Pomeranz
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology And Ocular Surface Center At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 218, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Pomeranz is an Ophthalmologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Pomeranz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Optic Neuritis, and Nerve Decompression.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology

    Jeffrey M. Meyer M.D. PLLC

    30 Merrick Ave Ste 100, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bokkwan Jun is a Neurologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Jun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Strabismus, Neuralgia, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Alexander is an Ophthalmologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Nassau University Medical Center

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcelle Morcos is an Ophthalmologist in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Morcos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Pterygium, Pinguecula, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Trabeculectomy.

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

    Modern Eyes Ophthalmology

    3509 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Levittown, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perry Mollick is an Ophthalmologist in Levittown, New York. Dr. Mollick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.

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

    South Shore Eye Care LLP

    2185 Wantagh Ave, 
    Wantagh, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Flicker is an Ophthalmologist in Wantagh, New York. Dr. Flicker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Nerve Atrophy?

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    When should I see an Optic Nerve Atrophy doctor near East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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 East Meadow, NY?

    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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