The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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The 20 Best Papilledema Doctors near Philadelphia, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Papilledema near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Papilledema
    Elite in Papilledema

    Penn Pituitary Center

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grant Liu is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Thymectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Papilledema
    Elite in Papilledema

    Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madhura Tamhankar is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tamhankar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Strabismus, Graves Disease, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Thymectomy. Dr. Tamhankar is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert C. Sergott
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Sergott is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sergott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Papilledema, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Sergott is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Shindler is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shindler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Shindler is currently accepting new patients.

    Carol L. Shields
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology | Oncology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology | Oncology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Shields is an Oncologist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Shields is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology | Neurology

    Neuro-Ophthalmologic Associates PC

    840 Walnut St Ste 930, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Moster is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Vitrectomy.

    Hsiangkuo Yuan
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hsiangkuo Yuan is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Migraine, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Yuan is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael J. Marmura
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Headache Center

    900 Walnut Street, Suite 200, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Marmura is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marmura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH). Dr. Marmura is currently accepting new patients.

    Nicole M. Spare
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Experienced in Papilledema

    Headache Center

    900 Walnut Street, Suite 200, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Spare is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Cluster Headache. Dr. Spare is currently accepting new patients.

    James P. Dunn
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Dunn is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Dunn is currently accepting new patients.

    Sunir J. Garg
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital

    840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunir Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

    330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kruszewski is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kruszewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Dr. Kruszewski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Penn Neurology Pennsylvania Hospital

    330 South 9th Street, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Hamedani is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hamedani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Thymectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Hamedani is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Distinguished in Papilledema

    Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claire Sheldon is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sheldon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Papilledema, and Susac Syndrome.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Scheie Eye Institute Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ahmara Ross is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Optic Neuritis, and Papilledema. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Pediatrics

    Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Avery is a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avery is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Papilledema
    Pediatric Neurology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Szperka is a Pediatric Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szperka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Migraine, Papilledema, and Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Advanced in Papilledema

    Penn Neurology University City

    3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sashank Prasad is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prasad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Optic Neuritis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gil Binenbaum is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Binenbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Binenbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Papilledema
    Ophthalmology

    Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

    51 N. 39th Street, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Prithvi Sankar is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sankar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Papilledema. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Iridectomy. Dr. Sankar is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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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