The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Maryland, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 123 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Maryland, US. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew R. Carey, MD is a the Neil R. Miller Rising Professor of Ophthalmology in the division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as optic neuritis, uveitis related papillitis, ischemic & hereditary optic neuropathies as well as diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, toxic retinopathies and inherited disorders of the retina such as retinitis pigmentosa. Dr. Carey’s clinical and research interests include comparative effectiveness and cost-benefit of intravitreal medications, long-term outcome of treatments for choroidal neovascularization, novel treatments for papillitis, and the use of novel imaging modalities to better diagnose and understand optic nerve and retinal diseases. Dr. Carey received his bachelor's from Davidson College in mathematics in 2006. In 2010, he received his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his ophthalmology residency as Chief Resident in 2014 at the University of South Florida. He then went on to complete his fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2015 and his fellowship in medical retina at the University of Iowa in 2016. Videos Dr. Andrew R. CareyNeuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Carey is rated as an Elite 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 Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Carey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Neil R. Miller, M.D., is Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology & Neurosurgery. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and orbital disease. Dr. Miller received his M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, where he also served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of CA, San Francisco. He has been a member of the Wilmer faculty since 1976. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished 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 Increased Intracranial Pressure, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Papilledema, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6569 N Charles St Ste 505, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Singman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Singman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papilledema, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Strabismus, and Optic Neuritis.

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

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carper, M.D. is an ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in diplopia, optic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. He has particular interest in stroke affecting visual function, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Dr. Carper completed his residency in neurology at West Virginia University. A native of North Carolina, he takes pleasure in his deep ties to the Mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions and is privileged to serve the Baltimore area. Dr. Carper is an avid explorer and during his personal time enjoys trying new cuisines, or enjoying the outdoors on a hike or kayaking trip with his family. Dr. Carper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Chemosis.

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

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Henderson is the Frank B. Walsh Professor of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and is the Chief of the Wilmer Neuro-Ophthalmology Division. She attended medical school at Emory University, completed an ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, and completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Her research interests include optic neuropathies, specifically non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy; high-value care; and the use of big data to answer neuro-ophthalmic questions. She also has a particular interest in medical education and serves as the Associate Ophthalmology Residency Program Director and the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Director. Dr. Henderson 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 Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Henderson is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral required

    Neurology Specialist Elkton

    111 West High Street, Suite 207, 
    Elkton, MD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dagmara Pychynski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Elkton, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Pychynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Papilledema
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Lin, M.D., M.B.E., is an assistant professor in the Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Lin specializes in surgery in tissues around the eye, including eyelid and tear drainage system dysfunctions, orbital malformations, inflammation, tumors, traumatic lacerations and fractures, thyroid eye disease, and reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid concerns. She treats children and adults. Dr. Lin graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, where she earned dual degrees in history and biology. She then received her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and went on to complete her ophthalmology residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lin completed additional specialty training as an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Lin 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 Thyroid Eye Disease, Chalazion, Ectropion, and Retinopathy of Prematurity. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Howard County Medical Pavilion

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fasika A. Woreta, M.D., M.P.H. is a cornea and cataract specialist and the Eugene de Juan, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmic Education at Wilmer Eye Institute’s Baltimore and Columbia locations. Her expertise is in in corneal and external eye diseases, including complex cataracts and anterior segment reconstruction following trauma. Dr. Woreta is currently the director of the Eye Trauma Center and the director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program at the Wilmer Eye Institute. An associate professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Woreta received her M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, then completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, as well as an accident and emergency and cataract fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Dr. Woreta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Cataract, Hyphema, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Woreta is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC Ada Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hammer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Oncology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Oncology
    Referral may be required

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James T. Handa, M.D., is Chief of the Retina Division and the Robert Bond Welch, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in medical and surgical management of complex vitreoretinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity and other pediatric retinal diseases. He also has expertise in intraocular oncology and manages patients with choroidal melanomas and metastatic tumors of the eye. Not only is he a highly skilled surgeon and clinician, but he also devotes significant effort to research related to the early causes of age-related macular degeneration using molecular pathological approaches to understand how the eye transforms from normal aging to early disease. He has been funded by the National Eye Institute for the last 19 years, and he currently holds two R01 awards for his work in AMD. He has also been funded by the Thome Foundation, Research to Prevent Blindness, Fight for Sight and the American Health Assistance Foundation. His other research focuses on surgical innovation using an integrated robotic surgical system. Dr. Handa is currently the Wilmer Eye Institute’s implanting surgeon for the Argus II retinal chip implant, which was recently approved by the FDA after Dr. Handa participated in the clinical trial leading to its approval. Dr. Handa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Handa is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton

    Odenton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Divya Srikumaran, M.D., is the Walter J. Stark Chair of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, and practices at Wilmer's East Baltimore and Odenton, Maryland locations. She specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the cornea, performing corneal transplants, cataract surgeries, and refractive surgeries (LASIK). She is an investigator for several clinical trials at Wilmer offering her patients the latest treatment options. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectures at national cornea and cataract conferences. Dr. Srikumaran, an associate professor of ophthalmology in the Division of Cornea and External Disease at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute received her M.D. degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, after which she completed her ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship training at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Srikumaran’s research interest includes the assessment of corneal transplant outcomes and risk factors for receiving keratoplasty through big data sources including administrative claims data. She received the Hoskins Center IRIS Registry Research Fund Award through the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as the EBAA Pilot Research grant to study real-world endothelial keratoplasty outcomes. She is a busy clinician who is actively involved in multi-central clinical trials in cornea. In addition, she serves on the scientific program committee of the EBAA and is participating in their Physician Leadership Program. She is also a member of the editorial board for Cornea and will serve as an associate editor for the society’s new journal Cornea Open. She is also a renowned educator and currently serves as Vice Chair of Education and was previously residency program director. As vice chair of education, she has an interest in medical education and studying best practices to support doctors in training and has been awarded several teaching awards. Blending her passion for both education and expertise in corneal surgery, Dr. Srikumaran has also studied barriers to adoption of advanced keratoplasty procedures in the US and abroad. Dr. Srikumaran is also an examiner and member of the cornea and cataract exam content development committees for the American Board of Ophthalmology and was selected to participate in their Visiting Scholar Program. Dr. Srikumaran is rated as an Experienced 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 Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Endophthalmitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Srikumaran is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Khalil Husari, M.D., is a neurologist with expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and neurophysiology. He specializes in treating patients with seizures and epilepsy, presurgical evaluation for and the management of drug-resistant epilepsy, and the acute and chronic management of patients with status epilepticus. Additionally, he specializes in intraoperative neuromonitoring and is the director of the Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) Unit. Dr. Husari earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan School of Medicine, then completed his residency in neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he served as a chief resident during his final year. Dr. Husari continued his training as an epilepsy fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Husari 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 Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Osteotomy. Dr. Husari is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Anaya, M.D., M.B. A., is a vitreoretinal surgeon and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He also serves as assistant medical director in the Office of Johns Hopkins Physicians. After completing his undergraduate studies in chemistry at Princeton University, he earned Doctor of Medicine and Master of Business Administration degrees at Harvard University. Dr. Anaya completed an ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Beth Israel Lahey Health. Dr. Anaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Papilledema, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Anaya is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    5454 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 950, Suite 950, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Goodglick is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Goodglick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Horner Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Goodglick is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    The Retina Care Center

    6115 Falls Road, Suite 300, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew A. Speicher, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. He is affiliated with UPMC Memorial. Dr. Speicher 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 Hyphema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Cumberland Valley Retina Consultants

    2 Frederick Street, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Allen Hu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cumberland, Maryland. Dr. Hu 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Neurological Medicine P.A.

    7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Greenbelt, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Whicker is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Whicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

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

    Zuleika M. Ghodsi MD PC

    405 Marvel Ct, 
    Easton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zuleika Ghodsi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Easton, Maryland. Dr. Ghodsi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Bosley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bosley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome, Sulfite Oxidase Deficiency, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.

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

    Office

    1777 Reisterstown Rd Ste 234, 
    Pikesville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shalom Kelman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pikesville, Maryland. Dr. Kelman is rated as an Advanced 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 Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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 Maryland, 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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