Name: Dr. Nancy Weiner

Specialty: Neurology & Neuro-Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology

Qualification / Board Certification: Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Affiliation(s): Northside Hospital Atlanta (Castle Connolly Top Hospital)

Locations (City/State): Atlanta, GA (2 locations)

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1659457380

About the Doctor

Dr. Nancy Weiner, is one of Atlanta’s most distinguished and uniquely credentialed neurologists — a board-certified dual specialist in Neurology and Ophthalmology whose subspecialty focus in Neuro-Ophthalmology represents one of the most technically demanding and intellectually complex fields in medicine. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — consistently ranked among the top five medical schools in the United States and one of the most respected research and clinical training institutions in the world. This elite academic foundation was further refined through dual residency training in Neurology at Children’s Hospital and Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital, followed by a highly competitive Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School — a global leader in eye and ear medicine and one of the world’s foremost subspecialty training programs.

Neuro-Ophthalmology is the rare subspecialty that sits precisely at the intersection of the nervous system and the visual system — addressing conditions where neurological diseases cause visual symptoms, or where eye diseases reflect underlying neurological pathology. Dr. Weiner’s expertise in this field encompasses optic nerve disorders, visual field defects, brain tumors and benign brain conditions causing visual disturbances, myasthenia gravis, migraine with visual aura, and vision impairment of neurological origin. Her procedural capabilities are correspondingly sophisticated — spanning EEG, evoked potential testing, deep brain stimulation, Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) blocks for migraine, neuropsychological testing, and gait simulation.

Dr. Weiner has earned multiple prestigious recognitions — including the Castle Connolly Top Doctor designation, awarded through peer nomination by physician colleagues — and the Atlanta Super Doctors award, reflecting her standing as one of Atlanta’s most respected neurologists. She holds a perfect 5-star patient satisfaction rating, with 100% of reviewers reporting excellent office experience, attentiveness, and ease of appointment booking. She is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta — a Castle Connolly Top Hospital — and is currently accepting new patients at both of her Atlanta practice locations.

Highlights at a glance:

• Over 34 years of Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology experience
• Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis — top-5 ranked US medical school
• Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Harvard Medical School
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor — peer-nominated recognition
• Atlanta Super Doctors award recipient
• Perfect 5.0 out of 5.0 patient satisfaction rating
• Affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta (Castle Connolly Top Hospital)
• Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and major plans
• Currently accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA

Education & Training

Dr. Weiner’s academic and clinical training pathway represents an extraordinary progression through some of America’s most prestigious medical institutions:

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine — St. Louis, MO (Doctor of Medicine — MD); also cross-referenced as Washington University of Health and Sciences

Residency 1: Neurology — Children’s Hospital (Pediatric & Adult Neurology Training)

Residency 2: Internal Medicine — St. Luke’s Hospital

Fellowship: Neuro-Ophthalmology — Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School — Boston, MA

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) — Active Certification

Special Recognition: Castle Connolly Top Doctor | Atlanta Super Doctors Award

Medical Conditions Treated

As a dual-specialty Neurologist and Neuro-Ophthalmologist with over 34 years of experience, Dr. Weiner diagnoses, treats, and manages a comprehensive range of neurological and neuro-visual conditions, including:

• Vision Impairment — Neurologically Mediated Visual Loss
• Optic Nerve Disorders — Optic Neuritis, Optic Neuropathy & Papilledema
• Benign Brain Tumors — Meningiomas, Pituitary Adenomas & Other Intracranial Masses
• Brain Disorders — Degenerative, Inflammatory & Vascular Brain Conditions
• Visual Field Defects — Hemianopia, Scotoma & Peripheral Vision Loss
• Migraine — Including Migraine with Visual Aura & Ocular Migraine
• Myasthenia Gravis — Including Ocular Myasthenia
• Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
• Double Vision (Diplopia) & Eye Movement Disorders
• Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
• Nystagmus & Gaze Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis — Ocular & Visual Manifestations
• Stroke — Visual Field & Ocular Complications
• Blepharospasm & Facial Nerve Disorders
• Thyroid Eye Disease — Neuro-Ophthalmological Evaluation
• Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders — Visual Symptoms
• Neuropsychological & Cognitive Disorders — Aging Brain Assessment
• Gait Disorders & Balance Impairment
• Skin Sensation Disturbances — Paresthesia & Neuropathy
• Headache Disorders — Tension, Cluster & Occipital Neuralgia

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Weiner performs and coordinates a sophisticated range of neurological, neuro-ophthalmological, and interventional procedures, including:

• Aging Brain — Neuropsychological Testing & Cognitive Assessment
• Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD) Evaluation & Management
• Deep Brain Stimulation Coordination
• Disturbance of Skin Sensation Evaluation & Neurological Testing
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) — Brainwave Activity Recording
• Evoked Potential Testing — Visual, Auditory & Somatosensory
• Gait Simulation & Movement Disorder Assessment
• Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block — Migraine & Occipital Neuralgia Treatment
• Neuro-Ophthalmological Examination — Visual Field Testing & Optic Nerve Evaluation
• Visual Field Testing — Automated Perimetry
• Funduscopic Examination & Optic Disc Assessment
• Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies Coordination
• Neurological Examination & Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment
• Lumbar Puncture Coordination & CSF Analysis Review
• Brain MRI & Neuroimaging Interpretation
• Botulinum Toxin Injection for Blepharospasm & Migraine Prevention

Services Offered

Dr. Weiner’s dual Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology practice in Atlanta provides a uniquely specialized and comprehensive range of neurological services — with a particularly distinctive focus on the visual manifestations of neurological disease and the neurological causes of visual symptoms. Her Harvard-trained Neuro-Ophthalmology expertise, combined with 34 years of clinical experience, makes her one of the most sought-after specialists in the southeastern United States for patients experiencing visual symptoms with neurological origins. Her two Atlanta practice locations, perfect patient reviews, and prestigious professional recognitions reflect both the quality and accessibility of her exceptional care.

Neuro-Ophthalmology — Specialty Core Neuro-Ophthalmology is the unifying cornerstone of Dr. Weiner’s practice and the area where her training and expertise are most uniquely concentrated. She evaluates and treats patients whose visual symptoms arise from neurological causes — including optic neuritis, papilledema, visual field loss from brain lesions, and ocular manifestations of systemic neurological diseases. Her Harvard fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary gives her one of the most rigorous subspecialty foundations available in this rare field.

• Optic neuritis and optic neuropathy evaluation and management
• Papilledema and intracranial hypertension assessment
• Visual field defect evaluation — homonymous hemianopia, scotoma, and quadrantanopia
• Neuro-visual assessment for multiple sclerosis and inflammatory CNS diseases
• Evaluation of double vision, eye movement abnormalities, and gaze disorders
• Comprehensive neuro-ophthalmological examination — funduscopy, visual fields, and eye motility

Migraine & Headache Management Migraine is a documented primary condition in Dr. Weiner’s practice, and her neuro-ophthalmology expertise makes her particularly well suited to evaluate and treat patients whose migraines involve visual aura, ocular symptoms, or complex headache presentations. She performs Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) blocks as an effective, minimally invasive office-based treatment for migraine and occipital neuralgia.

• Comprehensive migraine evaluation — including migraine with visual aura
• Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) block for migraine prevention and occipital neuralgia
• Headache disorder classification and individualized treatment planning
• Botulinum toxin injection for chronic migraine prevention
• Cluster headache and tension-type headache management

Myasthenia Gravis Management Myasthenia gravis — including its ocular form, which causes ptosis and double vision — is a documented area of Dr. Weiner’s clinical expertise. She provides comprehensive evaluation and long-term management of this neuromuscular disorder, with particular attention to its visual manifestations.

• Myasthenia gravis diagnosis — acetylcholine receptor antibody testing coordination
• Ocular myasthenia evaluation and treatment
• Pyridostigmine and immunosuppressive therapy management
• Monitoring for myasthenic crisis and thymoma-related complications
• Coordination with thoracic surgeons for thymectomy when indicated

Brain Tumor & Benign Intracranial Mass Evaluation Dr. Weiner evaluates benign brain tumors and intracranial masses — including those that cause visual symptoms through optic nerve compression, elevated intracranial pressure, or visual field disruption. She coordinates neuroimaging and multidisciplinary management for patients with these complex conditions.

• Benign brain tumor evaluation — meningioma, pituitary adenoma, and craniopharyngioma
• Neuroimaging coordination — brain MRI and CT with neuro-ophthalmological correlation
• Intracranial hypertension assessment and management
• Coordination with neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and endocrinologists

Electroencephalogram (EEG) & Neurophysiology Dr. Weiner performs EEG recordings and interprets evoked potential studies — essential neurophysiological tools for diagnosing epilepsy, assessing brain function, and evaluating the integrity of visual, auditory, and somatosensory pathways.

• EEG recording and interpretation for seizure disorders and brain function assessment
• Visual evoked potential (VEP) testing — optic nerve and visual pathway integrity
• Auditory and somatosensory evoked potential studies
• Neurophysiological assessment for demyelinating and degenerative diseases

Cognitive & Neuropsychological Assessment Dr. Weiner provides aging brain and neuropsychological evaluations — assessing cognitive function, memory, and executive function in patients with neurological conditions or age-related cognitive concerns.

• Aging brain neuropsychological testing and cognitive assessment
• Memory and executive function evaluation
• Cognitive decline monitoring and dementia workup coordination
• Coordination with neuropsychologists for comprehensive cognitive testing

Movement Disorders & Gait Evaluation Dr. Weiner evaluates movement disorders and gait impairment — including Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration and Parkinson’s-related conditions — and coordinates deep brain stimulation for appropriate patients.

• Gait simulation and movement disorder assessment
• Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration evaluation and management
• Deep brain stimulation coordination for movement disorders
• Parkinson’s disease management — motor and visual symptom evaluation

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients interested in virtual neurology consultations are encouraged to contact Dr. Weiner’s office at (404) 350-8941 to confirm telehealth availability and scheduling for appropriate virtual neurological care visits.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Weiner accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are advised to call (404) 350-8941 before scheduling to verify their specific plan and network coverage. Accepted carriers include:

• Medicaid
• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare
• Aetna / CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Cigna
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Express Scripts
• Department of Defense / Tricare
• HealthComp
• Oscar Health Insurance Co
• State of Tennessee Health Plan
• All Other Third Party Insurance Plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office Address: 980 Johnson Ferry Rd, Suite 490, Atlanta, GA 30342

Phone: (404) 350-8941

Location 2 — Secondary Office Address: 105 Collier Rd NW, Suite 5030, Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: (404) 350-8941

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Weiner holds admitting privileges at the following hospital in Atlanta, Georgia:

• Northside Hospital Atlanta — Atlanta, GA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked for General Surgery & 4 Additional Procedures; one of Atlanta’s most respected and busiest hospitals, renowned for its excellence in oncology, women’s health, neuroscience, and surgical care)

Professional Recognitions & Patient Reviews

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor — Peer-nominated, physician-research-team verified
• Atlanta Super Doctors — Regional peer-recognition award for outstanding clinical excellence

Patient Satisfaction Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars (based on 3 verified patient reviews)

• 100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
• 100% of patients felt their time with Dr. Weiner was meaningful and that follow-ups were addressed quickly
• 100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
• 73% of patients were satisfied with wait times