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

Find the Top Optic Neuritis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Kansas, US. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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    Sharon G. Lynch
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Lynch is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Lynch has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished 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. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas J. Whittaker
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Whittaker is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Whittaker has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Strabismus, Hereditary Ataxia, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Whittaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Grene Vision Group LLC

    1277 N Maize Rd, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Riggins is an Ophthalmologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Riggins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Esotropia, and Papilledema.

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    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Vitreo-Retinal Consultants

    530 N Lorraine Ave, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Weishaar is an Ophthalmologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Weishaar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Weishaar is currently accepting new patients.

    Murtaza S. Khan
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Murtaza Khan is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Anne B. Wishna
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anne Wishna is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Wishna has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Wishna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Fry Eye Associates

    502 College St, 
    Garden City, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Travis Kimple is an Ophthalmologist in Garden City, Kansas. Dr. Kimple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Kimple is currently accepting new patients.

    Anjulie A. Quick
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjulie Quick is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Quick has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Quick is currently accepting new patients.

    Amanda J. Thuringer
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Thuringer is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Thuringer 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 Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Encephalitis. Dr. Thuringer is currently accepting new patients.

    Aditi Sharma
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditi Sharma is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Neuromyelitis Optica, Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, and Familial Dysautonomia. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason A. Sokol
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Sokol is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Sokol has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Blocked Tear Duct, Melanoma of the Eye, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sokol is currently accepting new patients.

    Lee R. Rosterman
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Rosterman is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Rosterman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Encephalitis, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Radwan S. Ajlan
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Radwan Ajlan is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Ajlan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ajlan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gary B. Weiner MD Chartered

    1410 E Iron Ave Ste 5, 
    Salina, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Weiner is an Ophthalmologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Weiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Temporal Arteritis, and Entropion.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Roeland Park

    5675 Roe Blvd Ste 260, 
    Roeland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kaplan is a Neurologist in Roeland Park, Kansas. Dr. Kaplan 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), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Hutchinson Clinic P.A. Inc.

    8110 E 32nd St N Ste 180, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Denison is an Ophthalmologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Denison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Presbyopia, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Kansal Eye Physicians And Surgeons CHTD

    1499 E Iron Ave, 
    Salina, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sukesh Kansal is an Ophthalmologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Kansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Hyphema, Interstitial Keratitis, Neuroretinitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Vitreo-Retinal Consultants & Surgeons PA

    530 N Lorraine Ave, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Stevenson is an Ophthalmologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Hutchinson Clinic P.A. Inc.

    8110 E 32nd St N Ste 180, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Mallonee is a Neurologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Mallonee has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Lafora Disease, Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Center For Advanced Gynecology Revocable Trust

    823 SW Mulvane St, 
    Topeka, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babak Marefat is an Ophthalmologist in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Marefat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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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