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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near buffalo, NY. Of these, 20 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bianca Weinstock-Guttman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Channa Kolb is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kolb 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), Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Kolb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pediatric Audiology-Oishei Childrens Outpatient Center (Conventus)

    1001 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Svetlana Primma is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Primma 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), Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rodman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rodman is rated as an Experienced 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 Coloboma, Coloboma of Iris, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Hojnacki is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Hojnacki 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), Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Angioplasty. Dr. Hojnacki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Experienced in Optic Neuritis
    Neurology
    Referral required

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lixin Zhang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vertigo, Seizures, Neuralgia, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Ajtai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ajtai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Cluster Headache, Dementia, and Migraine.

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

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bennett Myers is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

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

    Geemson Oo M.D. PLLC

    3775 Seneca St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peterkin Lee-Kwen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Lee-Kwen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 62 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

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

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Pfiffner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pfiffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Brain Herniation. Dr. Pfiffner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Saikali is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Saikali 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 Migraine, Neuralgia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Cluster Headache.

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

    Office

    3980 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ammar Tarabichi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Tarabichi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Tarabichi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3980A Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vernice Bates is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Moyamoya Disease.

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

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laszlo Mechtler is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park, New York. Dr. Mechtler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 109 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Cluster Headache, Astrocytoma, and Brain Aneurysm. Dr. Mechtler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dent Neuorlogic Institute

    200 Sterling Dr, 
    Orchard Park,, NY 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luisa Rojas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orchard Park,, New York. Dr. Rojas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Foot Drop, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Buffalo Ophthalmology PLLC

    405 International Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ausra Selvadurai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Selvadurai 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 Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Selvadurai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Buffalo Ophthalmology PLLC

    405 International Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepan Selvadurai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Selvadurai 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Selvadurai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ocli

    6333 Main St, 
    Williamsville, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidrun Gollogly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Gollogly 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 Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Gollogly is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jonathan C. Reynhout M.D.P.C.

    6333 Main St, 
    Williamsville, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Niles is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Niles 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Niles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Univ. At Buffalo Neurosurgery Inc.

    40 George Karl Blvd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Frost is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Photosensitive Epilepsy.

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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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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 buffalo, 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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