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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    18 providers found
      Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
      Neurology | Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
      Neurology | Ophthalmology

      University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

      700 18th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Vaphiades is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Vaphiades is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

      Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
      Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
      200 Wildwood Pkwy, Suite 100a, 
      Homewood, AL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristin Madonia is an Ophthalmologist in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Madonia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Madonia is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Optic Neuritis
      Advanced in Optic Neuritis

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Khurram Bashir is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bashir is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Optic Neuritis
      Advanced in Optic Neuritis

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Meador is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Meador has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Transverse Myelitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Meador is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Neuritis
      Advanced in Optic Neuritis

      Alabama Neurology Associates

      3105 Independence Dr, Suite 105, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Riser is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Riser is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology

      Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab

      1509 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cecil Mccollum is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mccollum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Hyphema, Eyelid Bump, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Mccollum is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Rinker is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rinker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Rinker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Benesh is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Benesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Benesh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Jones is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority

      1720 University Blvd, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Presbyopia. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology

      Stephen J Kelly MD PC

      1830 14th Ave S, Suite 3, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sara Mullins is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mullins has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Mullins is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Andrew Velazquez is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Velazquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Presbyopia. Dr. Velazquez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Lewis is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Entropion. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      Alabama Vision Center, LLC

      3928 Montclair Rd, Suite 100, 
      Mountain Brk, AL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Duddleston is an Ophthalmologist in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Duddleston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Duddleston is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      Alabama Neurology Associates

      3105 Independence Dr, Suite 105, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      John Riser is a Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Riser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Riser is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Optic Neuritis
      Advanced in Optic Neuritis

      Eye Health Partners Of Alabama Inc

      250 State Farm Pkwy, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Solomon is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Ophthalmology
      250 State Farm Pkwy, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Fuller is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Fuller is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Optic Neuritis
      Experienced in Optic Neuritis

      Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 100, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (8.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Oltmanns is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oltmanns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Oltmanns is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Optic Neuritis?

      The optic nerve carries images of what the eye sees to the brain. When this nerve become 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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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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