The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Hackensack, NJ

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The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors near Hackensack, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 179 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Hackensack, NJ. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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179 providers found
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krupa Pandey is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Pandey 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), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiandokht Keyhanian is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Keyhanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Papilledema.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Balcer is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Balcer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Concussion, and Brown Syndrome.

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    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

    222 E 41st St, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Helen L. & Martin S. Kimmel Hyperbaric & Advanced Wound Healing Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 13, 
    New York, NY 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Kister is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kister is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    David S Chu MD

    235 Park Ave S Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Kupersmith is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Kupersmith is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Ophthalmology, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyson Yashar is an Ophthalmologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Yashar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Hackensack Neurology Group

    211 Essex Street, Suite 202, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Damon Fellman is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Fellman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Hackensack Neurology Group

    211 Essex Street, Suite 202, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mario Vukic is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Vukic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 800, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bezov is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Bezov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 800, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Segal is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Eye Research & Surgery Institute

    540 Bergen Boulevard, 
    Palisades Park, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Palisades Park, New Jersey. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian

    Kurt Thomas is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Montrose Eye Associates

    301 Bridge Plaza North, 
    Fort Lee, NJ 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rosenberg is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Asaff Harel
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Asaff Harel MD MSC is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center as well as the North Shore/LIJ Neurology Residency Program. He subspecializes in the care of people with neuroimmunological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, MOGAD, sarcoidosis, central nervous system vasculitis, and other related conditions. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed both residency and a neuroimmunology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Outside of clinical work and teaching, Dr. Harel is devoted to research and is involved in several clinical trials and internal research projects studying MS and related conditions. Dr. Harel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Encephalitis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Samir Alkabie
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Alkabie is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Alkabie has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Optic Neuritis, Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

    Jamie R. Mitchell
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Northwell Health Glaucoma Center At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mitchell is a fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmologist. She completed Medical school and ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota MPLS and went on to complete a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College.She specializes in seeing patients who may have an underlying neurologic disorder producing eye symptoms including1. Double vision2. Visual field issues3. Sudden vision loss4. Abnormal appearing optic nerves5. Abnormal pupils6. Visual symptoms in association with neurologic conditions and medical conditions such as:-Vision loss, double vision, and other symptoms of the visual system in multiple sclerosis.- Double vision, proptosis and visual loss in Graves disease.- Visual symptoms including field loss in traumatic brain injury and stroke- Transient visual loss and decreased vision in pseudotumor cerebri.She sees clinic patients at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Justin Gutman
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Eyecare MD Of New Jersey

    1255 Broad Street, 
    Bloomfield, NJ 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Gutman is an Ophthalmologist in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Dr. Gutman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Gutman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave Levy Place, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Craven is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Craven is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hyphema, and Papilledema. Dr. Craven is currently accepting new patients.

    David Simpson
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simpson is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia.

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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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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 Hackensack, NJ?

    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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