The 20 Best Optic Neuritis Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Optic Neuritis near Charleston, SC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Optic Neuritis
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Berman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Berman 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 Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Ptosis. Dr. Berman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    167 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Perry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Perry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Scleritis, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Perry is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute

    167 Ashley Ave, 4th Floor, 2nd Floor, 1st Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Lally is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lally 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 Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis. Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wildman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wildman 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wildman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Milano is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Milano 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Milano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gina Perez-Giraldo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Perez-Giraldo is rated as an Experienced 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 Neurosarcoidosis, Transverse Myelitis, Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Perez-Giraldo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health General Surgery At Rutledge Tower

    135 Rutledge Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Robeson-Gewuerz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Robeson-Gewuerz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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

    MUSC Health University Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Koshorek is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Koshorek 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 Stiff Person Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Hereditary Hyperekplexia, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Koshorek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC University Hospital

    171 Ashley Ave, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tyor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Tyor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Tyor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carolina EyeCare Physicians LLC

    1101 Clarity Rd Ste 100, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Folgar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Folgar is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Folgar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Neurology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 1st Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aljoeson Walker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Neurology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krzysztof Romanowski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Romanowski is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Romanowski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Musc Health Ophthalmology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Born in China, Dr. Tang immigrated with his family to Los Angeles, CA, at a young age and grew up in suburban Philadelphia, PA. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Neuroscience. Dr. Tang's passion for Ophthalmology was sparked during college when he worked in a vision research laboratory. Afterward, he attended MUSC in Charleston and obtained M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr. Tang received numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation for his dissertation research, which evaluated the role of vitamin A metabolism in genetic diseases of the retina.While in medical school, he was honored as a Presidential Scholar, received the Dean's Scholarship, and graduated with a Ph.D. with Distinction. Dr. Tang completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center and Ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. He received the Resident Research Award, a research fellowship from the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation, and consecutive Resident Teaching Awards for each year of his residency. He then returned to California for a Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery fellowship at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto.Dr. Tang began his career in private practice at Retina Consultants of Minnesota in 2019 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, where he practiced surgical retina and Ocular Oncology. In late 2023, he transitioned back to academia by joining Storm Eye Institute at MUSC as a faculty practicing surgical retina and ocular oncology. Dr. Tang is fully board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He is also an editor and reviewer for numerous medical journals and a writer and teacher for the Osler Institute and OphthoQuestions, both of which help Ophthalmologists prepare for board examinations. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Ophthalmology At Storm Eye Institute - East Cooper

    1600 Midtown Ave, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Eiseman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Eiseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Graves Disease. Dr. Eiseman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Charleston Eye Care PA Inc

    349 Folly Rd Ste 1A, 
    Charleston, SC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Lee Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lee Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Lee Iii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lorimax LLC

    805 Long Point Rd, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Happ is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Happ is rated as an Experienced 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 Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Entropion. Dr. Happ 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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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 Charleston, SC?

    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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