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Optic Neuropathy Specialists

79 verified specialists treating optic neuropathy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Byron Lam

Byron Lam, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Miami, FL30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Randy Kardon

Randy Kardon, MD PH D

Tenured Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurology

Ophthalmology

Iowa City, IA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Marc Dinkin

Marc Dinkin, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Prem Subramanian

Prem Subramanian, MD, PHD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery; Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology; Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Ophthalmology; Clifford R. and Janice N. Merrill Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Aurora, CO20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Madhura Tamhankar

Madhura Tamhankar, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Neurology

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Robert Sergott

Robert Sergott, MD

Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Yaping Liao

Yaping Liao, MD, PHD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford Medicine

Ophthalmology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Mitchell Strominger

Mitchell Strominger, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Pediatrics, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Reno, NV15+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Aimee Szewka

Aimee Szewka, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Rush Medical College

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Larry Frohman

Larry Frohman, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurosciences, Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Ophthalmology

Newark, NJ30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Cinthi Pillai

Cinthi Pillai, M.D.

Director of Tele-Ophthalmology

Neurology

Bronx, NY20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Donald Stewart

Donald Stewart, MD

Ophthalmology

Matthews, NC30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Sachin Kedar

Sachin Kedar, M.B.B.S, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology; Vice Chair for Education, Emory Eye Center; Cyrus H. Stoner Endowed Professor in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Atlanta, GA15+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
John Paddock

John Paddock, MD

Assistant Professor

Neurology

New York, NY9 years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Peter Quiros

Peter Quiros, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
David Auerbach

David Auerbach, DO

Ophthalmology

Maitland, FL30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Christopher Gappy

Christopher Gappy, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Robert Mallery

Robert Mallery, MD

Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Program

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Golnaz Moazami

Golnaz Moazami, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor

Ophthalmology

New York, NY30+ years
Oculoplastic SurgeryNeuro-Ophthalmology
Eugene May

Eugene May, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of optic neuropathy specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Optic Neuropathy 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 neuropathy specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for optic neuropathy 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 neuropathy 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 Neuropathy?
Optic Neuropathy 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 neuropathy care.