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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 177 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near hackensack, NJ. Of these, 137 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced, 5 are Elite and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
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    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

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

    Laura Balcer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Balcer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Concussion, and Brown Syndrome.

    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates

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

    Steven Galetta is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Galetta is rated as an Elite 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, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Brown Syndrome, Concussion, and Thrombectomy.

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

    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 practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kister is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Elite in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    David S Chu MD

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

    Mark Kupersmith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kupersmith is rated as an Elite 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 Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Thymectomy. Dr. Kupersmith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    23 W Palisade Ave, 
    Englewood, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Labowsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Labowsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Labowsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krupa Pandey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Pandey is rated as an Advanced 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), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Pandey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Pandey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neuroscience Institute

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

    Kiandokht Keyhanian is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Keyhanian is rated as an Advanced 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 Optic Neuritis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Papilledema. Dr. Keyhanian is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Keyhanian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai

    17 E 102nd St, Fl 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Craven is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Craven 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 Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Hyphema, and Papilledema. Dr. Craven is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sylvia Klineova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Klineova 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), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

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

    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

    Lauren Krupp is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Krupp is rated as an Advanced 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), Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Adenoidectomy.

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

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Ophthalmology, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alyson Yashar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Yashar is rated as an Experienced 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 Meibomianitis, Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Strabismus. Dr. Yashar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Yashar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hackensack Neurology Group

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

    Damon Fellman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Fellman is rated as an Experienced 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Fellman is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Fellman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hackensack Neurology Group

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

    Mario Vukic is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Vukic is rated as an Experienced 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 Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Vukic is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Vukic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    316 State St, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Silbert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Silbert 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 Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Meibomianitis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Silbert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Progressive Neurology

    381 Park Street, Suite 200, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Mittelmann is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Mittelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, and Seizures. Dr. Mittelmann is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Epilepsy Neurophysiology Medical Consultants

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 800, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Enrique Feoli is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Feoli 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 Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). Dr. Feoli is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology . Dr. Feoli is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

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

    David Bezov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Bezov 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 Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Bezov is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Bezov is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

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

    Olga Segal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Segal is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asya Wallach is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Wallach is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Picone is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Picone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Dr. Picone 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 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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