The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Papilledema near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    106 Irving St NW Ste 321, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baum is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Neuroretinitis.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aditya Rali is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Wroblewski is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Wroblewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Tuberculous Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Stasheff is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Stasheff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Optic Glioma, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kolker is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center - Ophthalmology

    700 Second St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Gertner is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gertner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Papilledema, Neuroretinitis, and Cataract. Dr. Gertner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Physicians DC Inc

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sneha Padidam is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Padidam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katrina Chinloy is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chinloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Bitar is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bitar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gancayco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Helfgott is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Helfgott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reena Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Garg has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather De Beaufort is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. De Beaufort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Horner Syndrome, and Brown Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Ronald L. Anderson MD PC

    2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Ste 102, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thandeka Myeni is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Myeni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Baker is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Gastrostomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olivia Dryjski is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dryjski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    660 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 200, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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