The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

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The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors near Kansas City, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Gratton is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gratton 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 Increased Intracranial Pressure, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Michael G. Abraham
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Neuroradiology

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge Street, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Abraham is a Neuroradiologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Abraham has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    University Health Pharmacy

    2101 Charlotte St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahendra Rupani is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rupani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Hyphema, and Choroideremia.

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    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Pediatrics

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basak Can is a Pediatrics provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Can is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Children's Mercy Clinics On Broadway

    3101 Broadway Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Brown is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Orbital Cellulitis, and Hyphema.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center

    3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sivani Lingam is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Lingam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Encephalocele, Papilledema, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 220, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Kwedar is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kwedar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Coleman Martin is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Thomas J. Whittaker
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Whittaker is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Whittaker has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Strabismus, Hereditary Ataxia, Optic Neuritis, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Whittaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason A. Sokol
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Sokol is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Sokol has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Blocked Tear Duct, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sokol is currently accepting new patients.

    Radwan S. Ajlan
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Radwan Ajlan is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Ajlan has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ajlan is currently accepting new patients.

    Anne B. Wishna
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anne Wishna is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Wishna has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Wishna is currently accepting new patients.

    Anjulie A. Quick
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Center

    7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, 
    Prairie Village, KS 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjulie Quick is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Quick has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Quick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Research Urology Associates

    2330 E Meyer Blvd Ste 202, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Cravanas is a Neurologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Cravanas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Athetosis, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 100, 
    Independence, MO 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Taylor is an Ophthalmologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Horner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Moyes Eye Center PC

    5151 NW 88th St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yong Kam is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kam has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Detachment, Keratoconus, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Cokingtin Eye Center

    5520 College Blvd Ste 201, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Pole is an Ophthalmologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Pole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Pole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Cokingtin Eye Center

    5520 College Blvd Ste 201, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miranda Bishara is an Ophthalmologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Bishara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Mid-America Retina Consultants PA

    10740 Nall Ave Ste 220, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rosenthal is an Ophthalmologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Rosenthal 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 Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Cokingtin Eye Center

    5520 College Blvd Ste 201, 
    Overland Park, KS 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Skelsey is an Ophthalmologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Skelsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis.

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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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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 Kansas City, MO?

    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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