The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Cedar Rapids, IA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Randy Kardon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kardon is rated as a Distinguished 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 Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Horner Syndrome.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Matthew Thurtell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thurtell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

    1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Hughes is a Neurologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral required

    Office

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

    Christopher Nance is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nance 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 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

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

    Burlington Neurology And Sleep Clinic PLC.

    1225 S Gear Ave Ste 153, 
    West Burlington, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Dhuna is a Neurologist practicing medicine in West Burlington, Iowa. Dr. Dhuna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Tracey Cho is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Cho 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 Neurosarcoidosis, Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Sleep is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Sleep is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Horner Syndrome.

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

    MercyOne North Iowa Specialty Care

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Yarahmadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yarahmadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Memory Loss. Dr. Yarahmadi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Douglas Nathanson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Nathanson is rated as an Experienced 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), Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Andrea Swenson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Michael Wall is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Wall is rated as an Experienced 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 Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Aneurysm Repair.

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

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alethea Hein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Hein is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Christine Gill is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Arlan Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Teri Thomsen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thomsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tourette Syndrome, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Hamouche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hamouche is rated as an Experienced 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Sophia Chung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Strabismus.

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

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Fuerste is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fuerste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Iridectomy.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

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

    Edward Linton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Linton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Vitrectomy.

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

    Rebecca J Metzger DDS LLC

    1015 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Semira Ramic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Ramic is rated as an Experienced 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 Migraine, Foot Drop, Myasthenia Gravis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Optic Neuritis doctor near Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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 Cedar Rapids, IA?

    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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