The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 37 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Aimee P. Borazanci
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities.  This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Borazanci is rated as an Advanced 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.

    Michael Robers
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Barrow Neuromuscular, MS, MDA, Neuro Ophthalmology

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Robers is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Robers 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), Encephalitis, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Robers is currently accepting new patients.

    Kamala C. Saha
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Otolaryngology

    Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities.  This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Saha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus, and Vertigo.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    240 W Thomas Rd Ste 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karl Golnik is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Golnik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Horner Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Nida Laurin
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Banner - University Medicine Neurosciences Clinic

    755 East McDowell Road, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy reading, classical music, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Laurin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Movement Disorders, and Tension Headache.

    Kamran Ahmed
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 203, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamran Ahmed is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ahmed has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Peters Anomaly, and Peters Plus Syndrome.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dignity Health

    240 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Damian Berezovsky is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Berezovsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Stent Placement.

    Kerry L. Knievel
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Lewis Headache Center

    240 West Thomas Rd, Suite 400, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My mission, along with the St. Joseph Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Knievel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Neuralgia, Meningitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Matthew Welch
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Associated Retina Consultants

    1750 E Glendale Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Welch is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2020 N Central Ave Ste 1100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Ghobraiel is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ghobraiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    21st Century Neurology

    2601 N 3rd St, Ste 125, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Flitman is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Flitman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Migraine, Memory Loss, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Flitman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Barrow MAMDC And Barrow Cognitive

    240 W Thomas Rd, Ste 301, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Wicklund is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wicklund has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    U. S. Public Health Service Phoenix Indian Medical Center

    4212 N 16th St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Mohammed is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mohammed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    The Brain And Eye Institute LLC

    3877 N 7th St Ste 200, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Obada Subei is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Subei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Color Blindness, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Office

    222 W Thomas Rd Ste 304, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikesh Bajaj is a Neurologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Neuralgia, and Meningitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Desert Neurology LTD.

    2501 E Southern Ave Ste 17, 
    Tempe, AZ 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Suber is a Neurologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Suber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Stroke, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

    Stuart J. Hetrick
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Foothills Neurology

    4530 E Muirwood Dr, Ste 111, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hetrick has been practicing neurology in Ahwatukee since 1998. He received his neurology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC as well as at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He spent 12 years in the U.S. Army as a Medical Officer treating service related injuries including head injury. He is fellowship trained in Headache and Migraine at the prestigious Barrow Neurology in Phoenix. Dr. Hetrick has been involved in numerous medical research studies involving new treatments for migraine. He serves as a speaker for Allergan and trains fellow neurologists on proper injection techniques of Botox. He continues to see veterans for evaluation of blast related head injury and is one of the few neurologists nationwide approved by the NFL to evaluate retired NFL players for chronic traumatic encephalopathy.At Foothills Neurology we take a professional and caring approach to the treatment of our patients. We are sympathetic to our patient?s concerns and needs. The staff at Foothills Neurology treat a variety of neurological issues and take a special interest in treating headache patients. Please contact our office at 480-961-2365 to see how we can help you. Dr. Hetrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Charles Bonnet Syndrome, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Associated Retina Consultants

    1750 E Glendale Ave, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Bakall is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bakall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bakall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Risser Thomas Eye Clinic LTD.

    9250 N 3rd St Ste 3030, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    7301 E 2nd St Ste 300, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Greenstein is an Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Phoenix, AZ?

    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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