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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 134 doctor with experience in Optic Nerve Atrophy near hempstead, NY. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    100 Merrick Road, Suite 200W, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Baron is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Baron is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Baron is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mark Fleckner M.D. PC

    520 Franklin Ave Ste L6, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Fleckner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Fleckner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 411, 
    Westbury, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Shakin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westbury, New York. Dr. Shakin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Shakin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shakin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Jeffrey M. Meyer M.D. PLLC

    30 Merrick Ave Ste 100, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Bokkwan Jun is a Neurologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Jun is rated as an Advanced 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 Papilledema, Strabismus, Neuralgia, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Jun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nassau University Medical Center

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

    John Alexander is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Howard Fishman

    3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 311, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Uretsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Uretsky is rated as a Distinguished 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 Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    2000 North Village Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Perry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ligneous Conjunctivitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Perry is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sightmd

    1055 Franklin Ave Ste 100, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Van Valkenburg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Van Valkenburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Werner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Werner 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis. Dr. Werner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eyeguys LLP

    450 Endo Blvd, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Kannada, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Benjamin Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Angioplasty. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Referral may be required
    300 Old Country Road, Suite 51, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Fletcher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Fletcher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    330 Old Country Road, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Bacotti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Bacotti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bacotti is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sachs is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

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

    Ophthalmic Consultants Of Long Island

    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Ben Tal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Tal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Kallikrein Hypertension, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Tal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    200 Old Country Rd Ste 130, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazanin Barzideh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Barzideh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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

    Jeffrey M. Meyer M.D. PLLC

    30 Merrick Ave Ste 100, 
    East Meadow, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Botwinick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Botwinick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Botwinick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    165 North Village Avenue, Suite 203, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edward Stroh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Stroh 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Stroh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sightmd

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Mehta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Periorbital Cellulitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SightMD

    220 Maple Ave, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Hatsis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Hatsis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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 hempstead, 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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