The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in waltham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 108 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near waltham, MA. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
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    Hale Building For Transformative Medicine On BWH Main Campus

    60 Fenwood Rd, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    617-525-6550
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Tanuja Chitnis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chitnis is rated as an Elite 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Chitnis is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Newton Wellesley Primary Care P C.

    2000 Washington St Ste 567, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    617-928-1500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marcus Yountz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Yountz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Yountz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
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    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    617-636-6769
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Mitchell Strominger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Strominger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Strominger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
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    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    617-263-8312
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristen Babinski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Babinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Stroke, Migraine, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Mass Eye And Ear, Neuro-Ophthalmology

    243 Charles Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    617-732-6820
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Mallery is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mallery is rated as a Distinguished 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 Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type. Dr. Mallery is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Mallery is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Charles S. Foster
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Charles S. Foster
    Ophthalmology
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    Mersi Immunopathology Laboratory

    1440 Main St Ste 201, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    781-891-6377
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Foster is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Foster is rated as an Advanced 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 Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Uveitis, Scleritis, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Foster is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    617-732-8046
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dalia Rotstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rotstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    617-523-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bart Chwalisz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chwalisz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Orbital Pseudotumor. Dr. Chwalisz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. John W. Gittinger
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. John W. Gittinger
    Ophthalmology
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    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    617-573-3412
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Gittinger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gittinger is rated as a Distinguished 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 Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Gittinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Dean M. Cestari
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Dean M. Cestari
    Ophthalmology
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    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    617-573-3412
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dean Cestari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cestari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Optic Neuritis, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type. Dr. Cestari is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo
    Ophthalmology
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    243 Charles St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    617-573-3412
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Rizzo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rizzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Rizzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    617-726-5533
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Klawiter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Klawiter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Klawiter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    617-726-2383
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Farrah Mateen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mateen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Optic Neuritis, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mateen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    617-726-7565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marcelo Matiello is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Matiello is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transverse Myelitis, Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Matiello is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
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    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    617-726-7565
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Levy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Thomas R. Hedges
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Thomas R. Hedges
    Ophthalmology
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    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    617-636-5488
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Mandarin
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    Thomas Hedges is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hedges is rated as a Distinguished 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 Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Neuritis, and Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Hedges is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Eric L. Putnoi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Eric L. Putnoi
    Ophthalmology
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    Putnoi Eye Care PC

    20 Hope Ave Ste 212, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-586-0256
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Putnoi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Putnoi 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 Cataract, Chalazion, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Putnoi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Stephen Anesi
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Stephen Anesi
    Ophthalmology
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    Massachusetts Eye Research And Surgery Institution

    1440 Main St, 
    Waltham, MA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    781-891-6377
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Anesi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Anesi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Anesi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Pallavi Ojha
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Pallavi Ojha
    Ophthalmology
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    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Ophthalmology

    2000 Washington St Ste 462, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    617-964-1050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Pallavi Ojha is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Ojha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, Presbyopia, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ojha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Astrid C. Werner
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Dr. Astrid C. Werner
    Ophthalmology
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    Tufts Medical Center New England Eye Center-Wellesley

    1 Washington St Ste 212, 
    Wellesley Hills, MA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    781-237-6770
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Astrid Werner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Dr. Werner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Werner 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 waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

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    How does MediFind rank Optic Neuritis doctors near waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

    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 waltham, MA?

    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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