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Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

  • 1.  Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-16-2026 21:25

    Dear NANOS community,

    I am seeking help identifying a neuro-ophthalmologist in CT, ideally with some oto-neurology/vestibular neurology expertise, for a patient who is a friend of a friend. She is a young woman in her mid- to late 30s with hx of migraines, retinal detachments, episodic photopsias OU, positional dizziness, and recent MRI brain showing >8 mm cerebellar tonsillar ectopia sans syrinx on spine MRI. BMI >25. She is seeking evaluation by a neuro-ophthalmologist. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

    Best,
    KG



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    Regards, 
    Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA
    Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist | Neuro-Ophthalmologist | Oto-Neurologist
    Founder & CEO  | NeuroAgent AI, Inc. |HazyEyes, Inc.
    Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute/IDIES
    Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
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  • 2.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-16-2026 21:53
    I have an office in Belchertown, near Amherst NA and at Columbia Presbyterian in White Plains, not far from Ct.
    Scott Forman, MD





  • 3.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 12:04

    Dr. Forman, thank you so much for your kind reply and willingness to help. What would be the best way for her to get connected with your clinic in Belchertown?



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    Regards, 
    Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA
    Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist | Neuro-Ophthalmologist | Oto-Neurologist
    Founder & CEO  | NeuroAgent AI, Inc. |HazyEyes, Inc.
    Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute

    Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
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  • 4.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 12:18
    Call my office at 413-323-1196.
    SF, MD
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    Scott Forman, MD
    Senior Fellow North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society

    Adult and Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmology
    Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    Functional Medicine













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  • 5.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 11:46

    It sounds like she has a spinal CSF leak!

    Deb






  • 6.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 11:49

    And check for Ehlers Danlos or Marfans if there is a confirmed leak. And an MRI spine and brain with contrast could help confirm leak. 



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    EricSingmanESingman@som.umaryland.edu
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  • 7.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 11:54

    MRI brain needs to be done with contrast (sounds like she at least already had a contrast scan – can you post the midline sagittal T1-weighted image?)

    Spine MRI – specify looking for a CSF leak, needs STIR (heavily weighted T2, fat suppressed) images and a neuroradiologist who is familiar with looking for leaks.

    Deb

     




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  • 8.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 12:10

    Drs. Friedman and Singman, thank you both very much for your thoughtful input and recommendations. Just to clarify, I am not directly involved in her care and have not personally reviewed her imaging or medical records; this was simply a quick phone consult while trying to help connect her with a neuro-ophthalmologist closer to her in Connecticut. 

    Best,

    KG



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    Regards, 
    Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA
    Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist | Neuro-Ophthalmologist | Oto-Neurologist
    Founder & CEO  | NeuroAgent AI, Inc. |HazyEyes, Inc.
    Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute

    Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
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  • 9.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 12:17
    Sometimes, patients cannot leave their home state due to insurance restrictions.

    We do have 3 NANOS members  in CT:
  • Editha Johnson
    Hartford Healthcare
    85 Seymour St
    Suite 825
    Hartford, CT United States
    Office Phone: 860-878-6500
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: Editha.johnson@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     
  • Anita Kohli

    40 Temple Street
    Suite 1B
    New Haven, CT United States
    Office Phone: 203-785-2020
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: aakohli@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     
  • Yanina Kostina M.D.
    The Eye Care Group
    1201 W Main St
    Waterbury, CT United States
    Office Phone: 9177718846
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: ykostina19@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     



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  • 10.  RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Posted 04-17-2026 12:26
    I can't believe there are only 3 neuro ophthalmologists in the entire state of Connecticut! 

    Evan Schloss MD
    Neuro-Ophthalmology
    Optum New York/New Jersey 
    Mt Kisco, NY



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  • Editha Johnson
    Hartford Healthcare
    85 Seymour St
    Suite 825
    Hartford, CT United States
    Office Phone: 860-878-6500
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: Editha.johnson@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     
  • Anita Kohli

    40 Temple Street
    Suite 1B
    New Haven, CT United States
    Office Phone: 203-785-2020
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: aakohli@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     
  • Yanina Kostina M.D.
    The Eye Care Group
    1201 W Main St
    Waterbury, CT United States
    Office Phone: 9177718846
    Appointment Phone:
    Email: ykostina19@gmail.com
    Member Type: Active Member
     

     




    • Original Message:
    Sent: 4/17/2026 12:10:00 PM
    From: Kemar Green
    Subject: RE: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    Drs. Friedman and Singman, thank you both very much for your thoughtful input and recommendations. Just to clarify, I am not directly involved in her care and have not personally reviewed her imaging or medical records; this was simply a quick phone consult while trying to help connect her with a neuro-ophthalmologist closer to her in Connecticut. 

    Best,

    KG



    ------------------------------
    Regards, 
    Kemar E. Green, DO, FANA
    Rare & Complex Disease Neurologist | Neuro-Ophthalmologist | Oto-Neurologist
    Founder & CEO  | NeuroAgent AI, Inc. |HazyEyes, Inc.
    Affiliate Faculty, JHU Data Science & AI Institute

    Former Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
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    Original Message:
    Sent: 04-17-2026 11:53
    From: Deborah Friedman
    Subject: Connecticut neuro-ophthalmology/oto-neurology referral request

    MRI brain needs to be done with contrast (sounds like she at least already had a contrast scan – can you post the midline sagittal T1-weighted image?)

    Spine MRI – specify looking for a CSF leak, needs STIR (heavily weighted T2, fat suppressed) images and a neuroradiologist who is familiar with looking for leaks.

    Deb