The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Burlington, MA

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The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors near Burlington, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 128 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Burlington, MA. Of these, 104 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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128 providers found
    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gena Heidary is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heidary is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Papilledema, Optic Glioma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Cataract Removal.

    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Gise is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gise is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Strabismus, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Office

    29 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michal Vytopil is a Neurologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Vytopil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nina Farivari is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Farivari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Blepharitis, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nedda Del Plato is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Del Plato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Siegel is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chelsea Gottschalk is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Gottschalk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

    21 Worthen Road, 
    Lexington, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Glaucoma.

    Lloyd P. Aiello
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Joslin Diabetes Center

    1 Joslin Place, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lloyd Aiello is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Aiello is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Robert M. Mallery
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mallery is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mallery has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Atrius Health

    26 City Hall Mall, 
    Medford, MA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geetha Athappilly is an Ophthalmologist in Medford, Massachusetts. Dr. Athappilly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Temporal Arteritis, Strabismus, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Papilledema.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    31 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alanna Tisdale is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Tisdale has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neurology

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritu Bagla is a Neurologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Bagla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kendra Klein is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Klein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Marx is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Marx is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mustafa Al Gburi is a Neurologist in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Al Gburi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Familial Dysautonomia, and Dysgraphia.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Bouffard is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bouffard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Optic Neuritis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bart Chwalisz is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chwalisz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Orbital Pseudotumor.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    243 Charles St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Rizzo is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rizzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Meningioma.

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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 near Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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 Burlington, MA?

    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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