The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in stanford, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near stanford, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-6469
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Spinal Fusion, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    650-853-2974
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Andrea L. Kossler
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Andrea L. Kossler
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    650-723-6995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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

    Dr. May H. Han
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. May H. Han
    Neurology
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    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    650-721-5737
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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.

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

    Office

    279 Campus Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    650-725-6401
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lawrence Steinman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Steinman is rated as an Advanced 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 CACH Syndrome, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Transverse Myelitis.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-725-9876
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Advanced 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), Encephalitis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Galetta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Lock is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

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

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Kipp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Transverse Myelitis, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Kipp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Brian Scott is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kathryn Kvam is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kvam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology And Optometry

    2452 Watson Ct, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    650-723-6995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaping Liao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

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

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr # A175, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rachelle Dugue is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Dugue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningitis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    650-723-5072
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shefali Dujari is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Dujari 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 Encephalitis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Meningitis, and Stroke.

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

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-6469
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jamie Mcdonald is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Nirali Vora
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Nirali Vora
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-6469
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirali Vora is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Neuralgia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Carl Gold is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Meningitis, Seizures, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Chi C. Or
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Chi C. Or
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Chi Or is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Or is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Scleritis.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathie Lin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced 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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Charles M. Deboer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Charles M. Deboer
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    650-723-4000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Charles Deboer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Deboer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, and Uveitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 do I find the best Optic Neuritis doctor near stanford, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Optic Neuritis doctors near stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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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