The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Papilledema near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Adult Strabismus And Eye Motility Disorders Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Horton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Horton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Papilledema, Brown Syndrome, Ptosis, and Tenotomy. Dr. Horton is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    1445 Bush St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    H Mcdonald is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rabih Hage is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

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    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Adult Strabismus And Eye Motility Disorders Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nailyn Rasool is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rasool is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Strabismus, and Esotropia.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Levin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Levin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Optic Neuritis, Septoplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Brodie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brodie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Brodie is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Brodie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Clinic

    490 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Stewart is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Stewart is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Green is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Green is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akash Virupakshaiah is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Virupakshaiah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Virupakshaiah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Child Psych, Neurology W/ Special Qualification In Child Neurology - General. Dr. Virupakshaiah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elana Meer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Meer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Blepharophimosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract Removal, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    West Coast Retina Medical Group Inc.

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmett Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Tuberculous Uveitis, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    West Coast Retina Medical Group Inc.

    1445 Bush St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Interstitial Keratitis, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saraswathy Ramanathan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ramanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Temporal Arteritis, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic

    490 Illinois St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matilda Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Pterygium, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    North East Medical Services

    1520 Stockton St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaileen Yeh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Multiple Sclerosis And Neuroinflammation Center

    1651 4th St Ste 252, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Gelfand is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    490 Illinois St Fl 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiffany Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Papilledema, Strabismus, and Esotropia. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Office

    490 Illinois St Fl 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Noorani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Noorani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Myasthenia Gravis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required
    2001 The Embarcadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samyuktha Melachuri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Melachuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump, Orbital Cellulitis, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    400 Parnassus Avenue, 7th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Creig Hoyt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hoyt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Papilledema?

    Papilledema is a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain (intracranial pressure) causes swelling of the part of the optic nerve inside the eye (optic disc). Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache or nausea and vomiting. Vision problems are not common initially, but may include short flickers of gray vision, blurred or double vision, and decreased field of vision or ability to see colors. Both eyes are usually affected. Papilledema by definition is caused by increased cranial pressure. Diagnosis includes a thorough eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Brain imaging studies (for example CT scan or MRI) are used to find the cause of the increased intracranial pressure.

    When should I see a Papilledema doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Papilledema doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Papilledema doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Papilledema doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 a Papilledema doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Papilledema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Papilledema 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 a Papilledema doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema 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 Papilledema doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Papilledema 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 a Papilledema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Papilledema 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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