The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in baton rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near baton rouge, LA. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. George D. Fivgas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. George D. Fivgas
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Fivgas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fivgas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Fivgas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. David P. Fargason
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Medical Center Apmc

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 4000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Fargason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fargason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Fargason is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Devin B. Tran
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

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    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3000, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    225-766-7441
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Devin Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Adam C. Janot
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Adam C. Janot
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vitreoretinal Institute A Medical Corp.

    7698 Goodwood Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    225-927-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adam Janot is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Janot 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Janot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Vitreoretinal Institute A Medical Corp.

    7698 Goodwood Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    225-927-8141
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Salisbury is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Salisbury 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. Dr. Salisbury is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    225-330-0496
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Callerame is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Callerame is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Migraine, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Callerame is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Pain Management Ascension

    5247 Didesse Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    225-215-2193
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Angel-Acosta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Angel-Acosta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Lafora Disease. Dr. Angel-Acosta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicholas Frisard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Frisard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Frisard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-246-9758
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard Dynes is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dynes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Foot Drop, Essential Tremor, and Migraine. Dr. Dynes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-246-9790
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Oliveira is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Linda Lebourgeois is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lebourgeois 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 Epilepsy, Migraine, Essential Tremor, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Lebourgeois is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    225-769-4044
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Gladney is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gladney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Migraine, Cluster Headache, and Memory Loss. Dr. Gladney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Kevin R. Kirchner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Kevin R. Kirchner
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    225-768-5842
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Kirchner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kirchner 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 Increased Intracranial Pressure, Glaucoma, Optic Neuritis, and Ptosis. Dr. Kirchner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Daniel H. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Daniel H. Nelson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vista Surgical Hospital

    9032 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    225-358-4853
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Retina & Vitreous Of Louisiana Inc.

    10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-768-8833
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Couvillion is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Couvillion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Hyphema. Dr. Couvillion is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. John C. Creed
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. John C. Creed
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    225-761-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Creed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Creed 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Creed is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Creed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuromedical Center

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    225-768-2050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jon Olson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Olson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Michael G. Morgan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Michael G. Morgan
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Vision Center - O'Neal

    16777 Medical Center Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Morgan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Morgan 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, Hyphema, Cataract, Uveitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Arlen B. Richard
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Arlen B. Richard
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Ochsner Health Center - Denham Springs South

    139 Veterans Blvd, 
    Denham Springs, LA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arlen Richard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Dr. Richard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Richard is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Richard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near baton rouge, 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 baton rouge, 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 do I find the best Optic Neuritis doctor near baton rouge, LA?

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    How does MediFind rank Optic Neuritis doctors near baton rouge, 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 baton rouge, 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 baton rouge, 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 baton rouge, 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 baton rouge, 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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