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Optic Neuritis Specialists

18 verified specialists treating optic neuritis from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include UCSF Medical Center, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Bruce Cree

Bruce Cree, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Neurology; George A. Zimmermann Endowed Professor in Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical Research Director, UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center

Neurology

Berkeley, CA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Joseph Rizzo

Joseph Rizzo, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Steven Galetta

Steven Galetta, MD

Professor and Chair of Neurology, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Laura Balcer

Laura Balcer, MD

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Vice Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, DAPC/Faculty Affairs

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Patricia Coyle

Patricia Coyle, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology; Director, Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center

Neurology

Stony Brook, NY30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Shiv Saidha

Shiv Saidha, MBBCH

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Ari Green

Ari Green, M.D.

Debbie and Andy Rachleff Distinguished Professor of Neurology; Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology and Glial Biology; Medical Director, UCSF MS and Neuroinflammation Center; Director, UCSF Neurodiagnostic Center

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & NeuroimmunologyNeuro-Ophthalmology
Michael Levy

Michael Levy, M.D., PH.D.

Research Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfectious Disease

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Devon Conway

Devon Conway, M.D.

Staff Neurologist, Neurological Institute's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Brian Weinshenker

Brian Weinshenker, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, University of Virginia

Neurology

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Heather Moss

Heather Moss, MD, PHD

Professor of Ophthalmology and of Neurology and Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Sashank Prasad

Sashank Prasad, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology; Chief, Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Professor of Ophthalmology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Kristin Galetta

Kristin Galetta, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA10+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Jennifer Graves

Jennifer Graves, MD

Professor of Clinical, Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA20+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & NeuroimmunologyNeuro-Ophthalmology
Rajat Ghaiy

Rajat Ghaiy, M.D.

Chief Resident), and dual fellowships at University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital

Ophthalmology

Lawrenceville, GA15+ years
Oculoplastic SurgeryNeuro-Ophthalmology
Dane Breker

Dane Breker, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, University of North Dakota

Neurology

West Fargo, ND15+ years
Headache MedicineNeuro-Ophthalmology
Rachel Calix

Rachel Calix, MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

New Orleans, LA10+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Rabih Hage

Rabih Hage, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of optic neuritis specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Optic Neuritis as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a optic neuritis specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for optic neuritis depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these optic neuritis specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Optic Neuritis?
Optic Neuritis is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches optic neuritis care.