The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Papilledema near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Maria Vives
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Maria Vives
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1437 Amelia St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    504-899-4005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maria Vives is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vives is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andrew Lawton
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Andrew Lawton
    Ophthalmology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    504-842-3995
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Lawton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lawton 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, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Esotropia, and Papilledema.

    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Dr. Joseph Guarnieri
    Ophthalmology

    Joseph Guarnieri

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste N213, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    504-349-6213
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Guarnieri is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Guarnieri is rated as an Advanced 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

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    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Seema Walia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Seema Walia
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    201 Saint Charles Ave Ste 4310, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    504-599-5982
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Seema Walia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Walia 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, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter Kastl
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Peter Kastl
    Ophthalmology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    504-988-5831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Peter Kastl is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kastl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. David Hinkle
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. David Hinkle
    Nephrology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    504-988-5831
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hinkle is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hinkle 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, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Ze Zhang
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Ze Zhang
    Vascular Surgery

    Tulane Orthopedics

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    504-988-7809
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ze Zhang is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Christine Connolly
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Christine Connolly
    Ophthalmology

    St Charles Specialty Hospital

    3700 Saint Charles Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    504-412-1200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christine Connolly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly 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, Meibomianitis, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Matthew Bolton
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Matthew Bolton
    Ophthalmology

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    504-891-1988
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Bolton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Robert Balkan
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Robert Balkan
    Ophthalmology

    Leader Balkan & Hendricks Apmc

    3434 Prytania St Ste 250, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    504-454-0158
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Balkan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Balkan 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 Strabismus, Blepharitis, Esotropia, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Alejandro Leon
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Alejandro Leon
    Ophthalmology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    504-896-9426
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alejandro Leon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Iris, Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Natalie Weil
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Natalie Weil
    Ophthalmology

    Children's Hospital New Orleans

    200 Henry Clay Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    504-896-9426
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Natalie Weil is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Cataract, Esotropia, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Rachel A. Calix
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Rachel A. Calix
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Calix is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Calix is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Papilledema. Dr. Calix is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. Dr. Calix is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Daniel Salisbury
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Daniel Salisbury
    Ophthalmology

    Benjamin Guidry MD LLC

    3636 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 204, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    504-218-4936
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Salisbury is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Salisbury is rated as an Experienced 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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Benjamin Guidry
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Benjamin Guidry
    Ophthalmology

    Benjamin Guidry MD LLC

    3636 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 204, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    504-218-4936
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Guidry is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jared Vincent
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Jared Vincent
    Ophthalmology

    La Optical Dispenser Inc

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    504-455-9825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jared Vincent is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. An Nguyen
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. An Nguyen
    Ophthalmology

    Nola Ophthalmology Inc.

    5646 Read Blvd Ste 180, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    504-254-5518
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    An Nguyen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Neil Notaroberto
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Neil Notaroberto
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1939 Hickory Ave Ste 101, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    985-641-2252
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Neil Notaroberto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Notaroberto 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Robert Ross
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Robert Ross
    Ophthalmology

    Robert D. Ross MD Apmc

    4224 Houma Blvd Ste 430, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    504-888-7771
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Ross is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Ross 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Scott Lanoux
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Dr. Scott Lanoux
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4324 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 107, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    504-883-7690
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Scott Lanoux is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Lanoux is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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