The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in astoria, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 223 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near astoria, NY. Of these, 172 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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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 
     (2.8 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 
     (2.8 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 
     (3.2 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 
     (4.1 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
    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 
     (3.2 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.

    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 
     (2.4 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.

    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 
     (2.4 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

    Noga Harizman MD PC

    310 E 14th St Ste 319S, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Elmalem is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Elmalem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Yiddish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Norman Saffra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Saffra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Saffra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metro Eye MD

    2309 31st Street, Suite 1, 
    Astoria, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Nissirios is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Astoria, New York. Dr. Nissirios 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Nissirios is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Glaucoma Center At MEETH

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

    Jamie Mitchell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mitchell 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 Strabismus, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Mitchell is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Israel Englander Department Of Ophthalmology

    1305 York Ave Fl 11, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Dinkin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Dinkin is rated as an Advanced 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 Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Stent Placement, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Dinkin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neurology - Upper East Side

    1305 York Ave Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Gauthier is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gauthier is rated as an Advanced 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Gauthier is currently accepting new patients.

    Referral may be required
    100 East 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Gratch is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gratch is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Transverse Myelitis, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Gratch is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Gratch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Glaucoma Center At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Golnaz Moazami is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Moazami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy. Dr. Moazami is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Moazami is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology At MEETH

    210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naomi Goldberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Goldberg 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 Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Scleritis, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Goldberg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Goldberg is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Robert And John M. Bendheim Parkinson And Movement Disorder Center

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Lublin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    5 E 98th St Ste 1138, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Horng is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Horng is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Optic Neuritis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

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

    Robert And John M. Bendheim Parkinson And Movement Disorder Center

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Krieger is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Krieger 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Krieger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Referral required

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    30 E 76th St, 
    New York,, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simpson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Simpson 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 Spasticity, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuralgia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Simpson 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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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 astoria, NY?

    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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