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

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors in Iowa, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Iowa, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Kardon is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kardon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Horner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Thurtell is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thurtell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Bruce Hughes
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Transverse Myelitis.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Office

    200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracey Cho is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Sleep is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Sleep is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Horner Syndrome.

    Sangeeta Shah
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Office

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 201, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sangeeta Shah is a Neurologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Memory Loss, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Alireza Yarahmadi
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Sleep Medicine

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Sleep Medicine provider in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Nathanson is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nathanson 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), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Swenson is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wall is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alethea Hein is an Ophthalmologist in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Hein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Gill is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gill 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 Encephalitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teri Thomsen is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thomsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Carroll is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Meibomianitis, Astigmatism, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Daley is a Pediatrics provider in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Daley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Groth is a Neurologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Groth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Hamouche is an Ophthalmologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hamouche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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