The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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24 providers found
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faria Amjad is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Amjad 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), Paraplegia, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    H Nida
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    H Nida is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shin is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shin 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 Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    S.I. Butrus M.D. PC

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 270, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Butrus is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Butrus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    106 Irving St NW Ste 321, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nancy Hu is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced 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.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Wallin is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wallin 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    MedStar Health Neurology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center Neuroscience Center

    110 Irving St NW Ste 2B-10, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brain Barry is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Marc J Holzman

    2021 K St NW Ste 416, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Holzman is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Holzman has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baum is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Stasheff is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stasheff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Optic Glioma, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Oshinsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather De Beaufort is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. De Beaufort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Horner Syndrome, and Brown Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivia Dryjski is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dryjski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Maiberger is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Maiberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Physicians DC Inc

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Wroblewski is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroblewski 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, Tuberculous Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosan Choi is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reena Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Garg has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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