The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Padmaja Sudhakar
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Padmaja Sudhakar
    Neurology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-218-5038
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Padmaja Sudhakar is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sudhakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jagannadha Avasarala
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jagannadha Avasarala
    Neurology

    Office

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jagannadha Avasarala is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Avasarala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Joshua Chalkley
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Joshua Chalkley
    Neurology

    UK Turfland Clinic Pharmacy

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chalkley is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chalkley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Marlene Baumann
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Marlene Baumann
    Neuroradiology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marlene Baumann is a Neuroradiologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Baumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Retinoblastoma, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Neurofibromatosis.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jack Hollins
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jack Hollins
    Ophthalmology

    Jack L. Hollins M.D. P.S.C.

    2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-264-7700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Robert Jensen
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Robert Jensen
    Neurology

    UK Healthcare Women's Health

    740 Rose St Ste B101, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Jensen is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, Seizures, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Zain Guduru
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Zain Guduru
    Neurology

    Office

    800 Rose St Ste J401, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.0 miles away)
    859-257-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Zain Guduru is a Neurologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Guduru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Meige Syndrome, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. David Garrett
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. David Garrett
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Consultants Of Kentucky PSC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 211, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Garrett is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Blake Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Thomas Stone
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Thomas Stone
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Thomas Stone is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Stone 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Aaron Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Aaron Ricca
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca 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 Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Belinda Shirkey
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Belinda Shirkey
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Belinda Shirkey is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shirkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Rick Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Rick Isernhagen
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Rick Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Experienced 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 Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Todd Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Todd Purkiss
    Ophthalmology

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss 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, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Angelia Thompson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Angelia Thompson
    Ophthalmology

    Bluegrass Retina Consultants PSC

    3290 Blazer Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-264-0445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Angelia Thompson is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Ryan Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Ryan Smith
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3288 Eagle View Ln Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Smith 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), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jon Hammer
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Jon Hammer
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3288 Eagle View Ln Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3030
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jon Hammer is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. James Winkley
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. James Winkley
    Neurology

    Office

    610 E Brannon Rd Ste 201, 
    Nicholasville, KY 
     (11.6 miles away)
    859-260-3330
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    James Winkley is a Neurologist in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Dr. Winkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

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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 near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 do I find the best Optic Neuritis doctor near Lexington, KY?

    You can find an Optic Neuritis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Optic Neuritis doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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