The 20 Best Optic Nerve Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Fresh Meadows, NY

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 394 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near Fresh Meadows, NY. Of these, 280 are Experienced, 93 are Advanced, 18 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    10025 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1M, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Bitton is an Ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Bitton has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Gary S. Hirshfield
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology At Fresh Meadows

    176-60 Union Turnpike, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Hirshfield is an Ophthalmologist in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Hirshfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).

    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 
     (4.7 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.

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

    Cheryl S Kaufmann MDPC

    4370 Kissena Blvd, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Kaufmann is an Ophthalmologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Kaufmann 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 Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

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

    Front Street Medical PC

    11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rothstein is an Ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Rothstein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Papilledema.

    Raphael Aharon
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    108-37 71st Avenue

    108-37 71st Avenue, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Raphael Aharon is an Ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Aharon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    16959 137th Avenue, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kwait is an Ophthalmologist in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Kwait 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 Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Philip J. Ferrone
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    9131 Queens Boulevard, Suite 209, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Ferrone is an Ophthalmologist in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Ferrone 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), Coats Disease, and Vitrectomy.

    Howard A. Lane
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    1981 Marcus Avenue, Suite E115, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish

    Howard Lane is an Ophthalmologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Meibomianitis.

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

    Northwell Health Glaucoma Center At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Spanish

    Golnaz Moazami is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Moazami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.

    Elite in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Downtown Medical Consultants PC

    310 E 14th St Ste 319, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rudrani Banik is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Banik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    3808 Union Street, Suite 3B, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean

    Jessica Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    11050 71st Road, Suite 1J, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Akhilesh Singh is an Ophthalmologist in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    2001 Marcus Avenue, Suite 84, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Weiss is an Ophthalmologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Glaucoma.

    Geoffrey H. Basson
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

    Montefiore Medical Center

    111 East 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Geoffrey H. Basson, MD, is an Attending Physician in neuro-ophthalmology and Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurology at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Basson’s clinical specialty is neuro-ophthalmology—the diagnosis and management of visual disorders due to neurological or neuromuscular causes. Dr. Basson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Legius Syndrome, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Jamie R. Mitchell
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Glaucoma Center At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mitchell is a fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed Medical school and ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota MPLS and went on to complete a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College.She specializes in seeing patients who may have an underlying neurologic disorder producing eye symptoms including1. Double vision2. Visual field issues3. Sudden vision loss4. Abnormal appearing optic nerves5. Abnormal pupils6. Visual symptoms in association with neurologic conditions and medical conditions such as:-Vision loss, double vision, and other symptoms of the visual system in multiple sclerosis.- Double vision, proptosis and visual loss in Graves disease.- Visual symptoms including field loss in traumatic brain injury and stroke- Transient visual loss and decreased vision in pseudotumor cerebri.She sees clinic patients at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

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

    N & A Optical Inc.

    20504 Hillside Ave, 
    Hollis, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yefim Genson is an Ophthalmologist in Hollis, New York. Dr. Genson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

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

    All City Ophthalmology Services PC

    16110 Union Tpke, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

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

    Hellenic Eye Care Optometry Consulting PLLC

    4402 Francis Lewis Blvd Ste 2A, 
    Bayside, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wael Kamel is a Neurologist in Bayside, New York. Dr. Kamel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Alzheimer's Disease, and Vertigo.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultant PLLC

    13443 Maple Ave Ste 1C, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tung Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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 Fresh Meadows, 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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