The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 04/29/2026

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    Brenda L. Banwell
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Banwell is the director of the Department of Pediatrics, as well as pediatrician-in-chief and co-director of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, where she helps manage the hospital’s many clinical and research centers. Dr. Banwell is a renowned expert in the research and treatment of pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroimmune disorders. She specializes in and studies the use of neuroimaging to assess the clinical and cognitive impact of the conditions, as well as the function of the immune system in children with these disorders. She also created a standardized clinical care algorithm and clinical database in order to evaluate the clinical impact of MS. Dr. Banwell has published more than 250 manuscripts in high-impact journals, along with over 25 book chapters. In addition, she has over 200 national and international invited lectureships and visiting professorships. An advocate for pediatric multiple sclerosis needs and research, Dr. Banwell serves as chair of the International Medical and Scientific Board of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, and the Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody–Associated Disease (MOGAD) International Research Consortium. She is also chair of the pediatric committee of the National Institutes of Health NeuroNEXT program, which conducts studies on treatments for neurological diseases through academic, private, and industry collaborations. Dr. Banwell currently serves as past-chair of the International Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Study Group, Dr. Banwell earned her medical degree from the University of Western Ontario. She later completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Western Ontario-Children's Hospital of Western Ontario and a second residency in pediatric neurology at University of Toronto – The Hospital for Sick Children. Her residencies were followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular research at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Banwell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis.

    Amy Kunchok
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    1950 East 89th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Kunchok is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kunchok has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Donna Graves
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care

    1225 Harding Place, Suite 4200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Graves is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Graves is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

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    Miguel A. Gay-Gonzalez
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Rheumatology Div, 
    Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, ZA 

    Miguel Gay-Gonzalez practices in Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, South Africa. Mr. Gay-Gonzalez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Kaj Blennow
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology, 
    London, ENG, GB 

    Kaj Blennow practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Blennow is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thrombectomy.

    Frederik Barkhof
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis

    UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology

    London, ENG, GB 

    Frederik Barkhof practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Barkhof is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, CACH Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass.

    Diana Do
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Do is an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Jie B. Liu
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Hunan Road, 
    Liaocheng, CN 

    Jie Liu practices in Liaocheng, China. Mr. Liu is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Diarrhea, Liver Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Jorge C. Kattah
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    OSF Illinois Neurological Institute - Neurology

    200 East Pennsylvania Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jorge Kattah is a Neurologist in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Kattah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Brown Syndrome, Papilledema, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Milan, IT 

    Massimo Filippi practices in Milan, Italy. Mr. Filippi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Thrombectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Milan, IT 

    Giancarlo Comi practices in Milan, Italy. Mr. Comi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Madrid, MD, ES 

    Santos Castaneda practices in Madrid, Spain. Castaneda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Their top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Department Of Neurology And Biometric Research Branch, 
    Goyang, KR 

    Friedemann Paul practices in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Paul is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Their top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Chiba, JP 

    Satoshi Kuwabara practices in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Kuwabara is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are POEMS Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 

    Ralf Gold practices in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Gold is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Tokyo, JP 

    Nobutaka Hattori practices in Tokyo, Japan. Hattori is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Their top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thymectomy.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Nagoya, JP 

    Masahisa Katsuno practices in Nagoya, Japan. Katsuno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Their top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Tokyo, JP 

    Tatsushi Toda practices in Tokyo, Japan. Toda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Their top areas of expertise are Walker-Warburg Syndrome, Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy, Lissencephaly, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis

    MN - Neuro MS

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Pittock is a Neurologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pittock is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Encephalitis.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Osaka, JP 

    Susumu Kusunoki practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Kusunoki is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy.

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    Last Updated: 04/29/2026

    What is the definition of Optic Neuritis?

    The optic nerve carries images of what the eye sees to the brain. When this nerve becomes swollen or inflamed, it is called optic neuritis. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye.

    When should I see an Optic Neuritis doctor near me?

    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 Neuritis doctor near me?

    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 Neuritis doctors near me?

    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 Neuritis doctors near me?

    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 Neuritis doctor near me?

    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 Neuritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Optic Neuritis 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 Neuritis doctor near me?

    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 Neuritis 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 Neuritis 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 Neuritis doctors near me?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Optic Neuritis 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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