The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors near New Orleans, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bridget Bagert is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bagert is rated as an Advanced 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. Bagert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Feng is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Feng 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), Encephalitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Calix is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Calix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Papilledema. Dr. Calix is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ginny Kullman is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kullman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Kullman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Anthony Mazzulla is an ophthalmologist specializing in retina and vitreous surgery. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and his interest in eye disease began at an early age. Dr. Mazzulla comes from a family of eye care professionals, and his father and older sister are both optometrists. He obtained his bachelor's degree with honors and his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago as part of the combined medical program, Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA). He completed his transitional year internship at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL. He went on to complete a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Mazzulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Loftfield was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, participating in the Sophomore Year Abroad Program at Centro Andino, University of New Mexico in Quito, Ecuador. She obtained her bachelors degree in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts, and earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Continuing her studies, Dr. Loftfield completed a fellowship in ocular pathology and an internship in medicine-ophthalmology at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Ochsner, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year, and then completed a glaucoma fellowship at Ochsner and the LSU Eye Center. After completing a retina fellowship at the Sydney Eye Hospital in Sydney, Australia, she worked for Project Orbis as a staff ophthalmologist based on an airplane in Africa and Central America. Dr. Loftfield speaks fluent English and Spanish. She is board certified in ophthalmology and has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and her professional interest is in glaucoma related cases. Dr. Loftfield practices at Ochsner's main campus in New Orleans.'. Dr. Loftfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Nussdorf is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nussdorf 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 Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. Dr. Nussdorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Nephrology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Hinkle is a Nephrologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 4310, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seema Walia is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Walia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Valenzuela is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Valenzuela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Graves Disease.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Kastl is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kastl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Medical Center Ear Nose Throat Clinic

    2000 Canal St Fl 3, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lena Al is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Tulane University Medical Group

    131 S Robertson St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Burhan Chaudhry is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brain Aneurysm, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Barron is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Crabtree is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Crabtree 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), Transverse Myelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Mader is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Connolly is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1437 Amelia St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Vives is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vives is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Hendricks is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Lawton is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Esotropia, and Papilledema.

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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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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