The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

Find the Top Optic Neuritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 518 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near San Jose, CA. Of these, 444 are Experienced, 60 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
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    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Cree is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cree is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Moss is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moss is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Spinal Fusion, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Dunn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Leishangthem is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leishangthem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Horner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Leishangthem is board certified in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Leishangthem is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Green is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

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

    Andrea Kossler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kossler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graves Disease, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hesham Abboud is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Abboud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Encephalitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emmanuelle Waubant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Waubant is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, CACH Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilyana Amezcua is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Amezcua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Sherwin J. Isenberg MD Inc

    100 Stein Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Bonelli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bonelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

    1500 Owen St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Zamvil is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zamvil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    May Han is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Encephalitis.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Adult Strabismus And Eye Motility Disorders Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nailyn Rasool is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rasool is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Strabismus, and Esotropia.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Roseville Riverside Medical Offices

    1011 Riverside Ave, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Bhatti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Bhatti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Faculty Physicians & Surgeons Of LLUSM - Ophthalmology

    81 S Highland Springs Ave, Ste 301, 
    Beaumont, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eman Hawy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beaumont, California. Dr. Hawy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Hawy is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Hawy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Apperson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Apperson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    University Eye Care Physicians

    15141 Whittier Blvd, Suite 480, Suite 480, 
    Whittier, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish

    Michael Kapamajian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Kapamajian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kapamajian is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Elite Eyecare Medical Group

    910 East Stowell Road, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Bylsma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Bylsma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Pterygium. Dr. Bylsma is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Bylsma is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Crow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Crow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus. Dr. Crow is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine

    850 Health Sciences Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Lilangi Ediriwickrema is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ediriwickrema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Optic Neuritis, Entropion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ediriwickrema is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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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