The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Florida, US

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors in Florida, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Florida, US. Of these, 261 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Paunel Agyei
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paunel Agyei is a Neurologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Agyei has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Austin WM Coleman DO PA

    3880 Tamiami Trl N, 
    Naples, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Mendoza is an Ophthalmologist in Naples, Florida. Dr. Mendoza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

    900 NW 17th St, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Pasol is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Pasol is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Stent Placement.

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    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    900 NW 17th St Ste 3, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Lam is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Florida

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Eggenberger is an Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Eggenberger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Brown Syndrome, Amaurosis Fugax, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    5057 S Congress Ave Ste 403, 
    Lake Worth, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Wallshein is an Ophthalmologist in Lake Worth, Florida. Dr. Wallshein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Optic Neuritis, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Ophthalmology

    Balance Disorders Clinic Inc.

    1401 Centerville Rd Ste 510, 
    Tallahassee, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Maitland is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist in Tallahassee, Florida. Dr. Maitland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are REM Behavior Disorder, Vertigo, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Ocala Eye PA

    4414 SW College Rd Unit 1462, 
    Ocala, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Samy is an Ophthalmologist in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Samy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Neuritis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Samy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Sarasota Retina Institute P A

    3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200, 
    Sarasota, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jody Abrams is an Ophthalmologist in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Abrams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Strabismus, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    David J. Mendelblatt
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Frank I Mendelblatt MD PA

    600 6th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mendelblatt is an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and an affiliate assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Mendelblatt earned his medical degree from the USF Morsani College of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology from the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, followed by a fellowship in cornea and external diseases from the University of Texas-Southwestern. Dr. Mendelblatt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Dacryoadenitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract.

    Derek B. Hess
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    St Petersburg Outpatient Care Center - Hess Pediatric Ophthalmology

    601 5th Street South, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Hess specializes in pediatric ophthalmology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Department of Pediatric Medicine. He served as chief of the medical staff from 2017-2019. He joined the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital medical staff in 2004. Dr. Hess earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He trained as an ophthalmology resident at Medical College of Virginia and completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. Dr. Hess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, and Amblyopia.

    Elsa Rodriguez
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Family Health Center, Stuart

    3801 South Kanner Highway, 
    Stuart, FL 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elsa Rodriguez is a Neurologist in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Michelle Dompenciel
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Medical Outpatient Center, Palm Beach Gardens

    4520 Donald Ross Road, 
    Palm Bch Gdns, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Dompenciel is a Neurologist in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida. Dr. Dompenciel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Memory Loss, and Foot Drop.

    Zarmina Javed
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Coral Springs Family Health And Surgery Center

    5701 North University Drive, 
    Parkland, FL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zarmina Javed is a Neurologist in Parkland, Florida. Dr. Javed 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 Primary Familial Brain Calcification, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Joshua D. Leibner
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Cleveland Clinic - Stuart Family Health Center

    3801 South Kanner Highway, 
    Stuart, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Leibner is a Neurologist in Stuart, Florida. Dr. Leibner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome. Dr. Leibner is currently accepting new patients.

    Danita Jones
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Medical Outpatient Center, Palm Beach Gardens

    4520 Donald Ross Road, 
    Palm Bch Gdns, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danita Jones is a Neurologist in Palm Bch Gdns, Florida. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute

    850 S Pine Island Rd , Suite A100, 
    Plantation, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Villate is an Ophthalmologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Villate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    St Luke's Cataract And Laser Institute

    43309 US Highway 19 N, 
    Tarpon Springs, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Abayomi Fabunmi is an Ophthalmologist in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Fabunmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Presbyopia. Dr. Fabunmi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neuroradiology

    Neurology Associates Of Ormond Beach PA

    8 Mirror Lake Dr Ste A, 
    Ormond Beach, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalia Fulop is a Neuroradiologist in Ormond Beach, Florida. Dr. Fulop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Thromboangiitis Obliterans, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Choroid Plexus Papilloma.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    EPF - Loh Ophthalmology Associates

    8585 Sunset Drive, Suite #202, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Venincasa is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Venincasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, and Vitrectomy.

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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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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 Florida, 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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