The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near independence, MO. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton 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 Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Gratton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Lynch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Lynch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Lynch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 1991. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Whittaker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Whittaker 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 Graves Disease, Strabismus, Hereditary Ataxia, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Whittaker is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 1996. Dr. Whittaker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4741 S Cochise Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Taylor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Horner Syndrome.

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

    Sabates Eye Centers LLC

    4741 S Arrowhead Dr, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cassell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Cassell 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 Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Cassell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    IU Health Neurology

    13000 E 136th St Ste 3000, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Rusk is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome, Memory Loss, Parkinson's Disease, and Seizures. Dr. Rusk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larry Hollenbeck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hollenbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Septic Arthritis, Andermann Syndrome, and Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1). Dr. Hollenbeck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alaina Geren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Geren 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Dr. Geren is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Brown is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Orbital Cellulitis, and Hyphema. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ala Saleh is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Saleh is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine.

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

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Abraham Poulose is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Poulose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Poulose is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Camejo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Camejo 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 Cataract. Dr. Camejo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Kwedar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kwedar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Kwedar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kansas City Physician Partners Inc.

    4440 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rola Abdelrahman-Mostafa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Abdelrahman-Mostafa 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Abdelrahman-Mostafa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Anne Wishna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Wishna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Wishna is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2012. Dr. Wishna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lee Rosterman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rosterman is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Encephalitis, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Rosterman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Vascular Neurology - 2016 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2014. Dr. Rosterman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Landon Center On Aging

    3599 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amanda Thuringer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Thuringer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Encephalitis. Dr. Thuringer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2018. Dr. Thuringer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    AdventHealth Medical Group Neurology At Roeland Park

    5675 Roe Blvd Ste 260, 
    Roeland Park, KS 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kaplan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Roeland Park, Kansas. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Liberty Hospital

    2525 Glenn Hendren Dr, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sally Horne is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Horne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Seizures, and Transverse Myelitis. Dr. Horne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mid America Eye Center

    3830 W 75th St, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Parelman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Parelman is rated as an Experienced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Glaucoma. Dr. Parelman 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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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