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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 219 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near flushing, NY. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 6 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 
     (7.6 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 
     (7.6 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 
     (7.8 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 
     (8.6 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.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute At Great Neck

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 150, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Souhel Najjar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Najjar 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 Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Najjar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology. Dr. Najjar 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 
     (7.8 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.

    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1229 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (11.1 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 
     (4.1 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.

    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology And Ocular Surface Center At Great Neck

    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 218, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Howard Pomeranz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Pomeranz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Optic Neuritis, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Pomeranz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pomeranz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Queens

    8268 164th St, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivien Boniuk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Boniuk is rated as an Advanced 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 Periorbital Cellulitis, Orbital Cellulitis, Optic Neuritis, and Uveitis.

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

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    13420 Jamaica Ave, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Floyd Warren is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Warren is rated as an Advanced 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 Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Papilledema.

    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 
     (6.6 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 
     (6.7 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
    Distinguished in Optic Neuritis
    Referral may be required

    Howard Fishman

    3003 New Hyde Park Rd Ste 311, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Uretsky is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Uretsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.

    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 
     (8.6 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.

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

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Fresh Meadows

    5907 175th Pl, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jai Perumal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Perumal 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), Transverse Myelitis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Perumal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Ophthalmology

    7409 37th Ave Ste 303, 
    Jackson Heights, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarwar Zahid is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson Heights, New York. Dr. Zahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, and Coats Disease. Dr. Zahid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Front Street Medical PC

    11045 Queens Blvd Ste Aa, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Rothstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Rothstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Papilledema. Dr. Rothstein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northstar Medical PLLC

    10124 Queens Blvd Ste A, 
    Forest Hills, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Mikolaenko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Forest Hills, New York. Dr. Mikolaenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Vertigo, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mikolaenko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dr Neelofar Ghaznawi MD PC

    8626 Queens Blvd, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Beatrice Whitaker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Whitaker 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 Blepharitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Pinguecula, and Glaucoma.

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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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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 flushing, 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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