The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Lexington, KY. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-218-5038
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Padmaja Sudhakar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sudhakar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Meningitis.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jack L. Hollins
    Ophthalmology
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    Jack L. Hollins M.D. P.S.C.

    2353 Alexandria Dr Ste 210, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-264-7700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Hollins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hollins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Hollins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter J. Timoney
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter J. Timoney
    Ophthalmology
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    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Timoney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Timoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    859-260-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Winkley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Winkley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Migraine, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Winkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Paras Vora
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Paras Vora
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paras Vora is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Vora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Papilledema. Dr. Vora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mennatullah Elfwwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Elfwwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Episcleritis, Scleritis, Eyelid Drooping, and Papilledema. Dr. Elfwwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Claire E. Fraser
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Claire E. Fraser
    Ophthalmology
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    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Claire Fraser is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Fraser 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    Office

    110 Conn Ter Ste 550, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-323-5867
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Blackburn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Blackburn 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Blackburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
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    UK Turfland Clinic Pharmacy

    2195 Harrodsburg Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    859-323-5661
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Chalkley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chalkley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Chalkley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Isernhagen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Toxoplasmosis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Toxoplasmosis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Isernhagen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Aaron M. Ricca
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron Ricca is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ricca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ricca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Todd J. Purkiss
    Ophthalmology
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    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Purkiss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Purkiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Purkiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Miguel Busquets
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Miguel Busquets
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky, Psc

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Miguel Busquets is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Busquets is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Busquets is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Bluegrass Retina Consultants PSC

    3290 Blazer Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-264-0445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Angelia Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Retina And Vitreous Associates Of Kentucky PLLC

    120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 500, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    859-263-3900
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rick Isernhagen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Isernhagen 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Isernhagen is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 do I find the best Papilledema doctor near Lexington, KY?

    You can find a Papilledema doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Papilledema doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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