Twenty physicians from Eye Consultants of Atlanta –the largest ophthalmology practice in Georgia– appear in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors magazine and in the April issue of The Atlantan magazine among Atlanta’s Top Doctors. Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians consistently appear on the list, which annually honors notable physicians among the area’s healthcare landscape.
Among the 20 Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians recognized on the 2023 Top Doctors list, 17 physicians received the Top Doctors award and three received the Rising Star award. This year’s list includes the following physicians: Drs. Nikhil Anand*, Kevin A. Budman, Joseph Christenbury*, Sapna Desai*, James H. Frank, Rajat Ghaiy, Marc Greenberg, Stephen M. Hamilton, Daniel Hwang, Alan M. Kozarsky, W. Barry Lee, Elliot L. Levine, Evan S. Loft, Brian D. Long, J. Michael Roach, Shivani Sethi, C. Howell Tucker, Eileen Wang, Ryan Whitted, and Margaret Wong.
“Our goal is to continue providing high-quality comprehensive, innovative care close to home,” says Dr. Evan S. Loft, president of Eye Consultants of Atlanta. “This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.”
Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors and The Atlantan magazines use a database of top doctors compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., an established healthcare research company based in New York. Each physician included is chosen through peer nomination, research, and a stringent vetting process. The publications feature 1,371 Top Doctors and 44 Rising Stars representing the following counties: Bartow, Bibb, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, and Spalding.
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*Physician received Rising Star award
Dr. Nikhil Anand* is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Anand earned a degree in biological sciences. He graduated from East Tennessee State University – Quillen College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Anand completed an internship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He received residency training at Emory Eye Center at Emory University. Dr. Anand is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Tennessee Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. He practices at the Cumberland location.
Dr. Kevin A. Budman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Dr. Budman earned a degree in physiology and neurobiology. He graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Budman completed internship and residency training at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He received a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Budman is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and American Academy of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Scottish Rite, Fayetteville, and Newnan locations.
Dr. Joseph Christenbury* is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, refractive (LASIK) surgery, and cataract surgery. A graduate of Duke University, Dr. Christenbury earned a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Christenbury completed an internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. He received residency training at UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Christenbury is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, International Society of Refractive Surgery, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Christian Ophthalmology Society, and Zoster Eye Disease Study. He practices at the Buckhead, Cumberland, and Lawrenceville locations.
Dr. Sapna Desai* is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. A graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology, Dr. Desai earned a degree in molecular biochemistry and biophysics and a minor in business administration. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree. Dr. Desai completed an internship in preliminary internal medicine at West Suburban Medical Center. She received residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute. Dr. Desai is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She practices at Piedmont Hospital and Brookhaven locations.
Dr. James H. Frank is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disease. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Dr. Frank earned a degree in biology. He graduated from the University of Illinois, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Frank completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and received residency training at the University of Rochester. He completed a fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Frank is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Flying Physicians, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, and the Vitreous Society. He practices at the Piedmont Eye and Cumberland locations.
Dr. Rajat Ghaiy is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ghaiy earned an undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He graduated from Albany Medical College, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Ghaiy completed an internship at Albany Medical Internal Medicine Group and received residency training at SUNY Downstate Eye Center. He earned a fellowship in oculoplastics, orbital surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern. He practices at the Cumberland, Fayetteville, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Piedmont Eye, and Newnan locations.
Dr. Marc Greenberg is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Greenberg earned a degree in natural sciences. He graduated from the University of Illinois, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Greenberg completed an internship at Southern Illinois University. He received residency training at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary and a fellowship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Dr. Greenberg is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. He practices at the Marietta, Fayetteville and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. Stephen M. Hamilton is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. A graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Hamilton earned a degree in chemical engineering. He graduated from the University of Alabama Birmingham, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Hamilton completed an internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. He received residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Alabama Callahan Eye Hospital and a fellowship in cornea and external disease at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Hamilton is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Christian Ophthalmology Society, the Eye Bank Association of America, the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, the Herpetic Eye Disease Study, the National Institutes of Health Corneal Donor Study, FECD Fuchs Genetics Study, and the HumanOptics CustomFlex Artificial Iris Study. He practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, Fayetteville, Piedmont Eye, and Athens locations.
Dr. Daniel Hwang is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hwang earned an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. He graduated from Columbia University, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Hwang completed an internship in surgery at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. He received residency training at the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida and earned a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Hwang practices at the Cumberland, Lawrenceville, Stockbridge, Brookhaven, and Athens locations.
Dr. Alan M. Kozarsky is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. A graduate of Hobart College, Dr. Kozarsky earned a degree in psychology. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Kozarsky completed an internship at Bellevue and Veterans Administration Hospitals. He received residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Kozarsky is a member of the FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Buckhead and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. W. Barry Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Lee earned a degree in biological sciences and chemistry. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Lee completed an internship at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He received residency training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the University of California Davis Health Eye Center. Dr. Lee is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, the Eye Bank Association of America, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Surgeons. He practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, Piedmont Eye, and Macon locations.
Dr. Elliot L. Levine is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. A graduate of Ohio State University, Dr. Levine earned a degree in chemical engineering. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Levine completed an internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He received residency training at Georgetown University Center for Sight. Levine is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, and the Medical Association of Georgia. He practices at the Cumberland, Piedmont Eye, and Brookhaven locations.
Dr. Evan S. Loft is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, refractive (LASIK) surgery, and cataract surgery. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Loft earned a degree in microbiology. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Loft completed an internship at Atlanta Medical Center. He received residency and fellowship training at the Emory University Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Loft is a member of the Cornea Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, Fayetteville, and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. Brian D. Long is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in complete eye exams for patients of all ages, focusing on problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration. A graduate of Duke University, Dr. Long earned a degree in zoology. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Long completed an internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Long is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Fayetteville location.
Dr. J. Michael Roach is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and lens implant surgery. A graduate of Davidson College, Dr. Roach earned a degree in biology. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Roach completed an internship at the University of Hawaii. He received residency training at Wake Forest University Eye Center. Dr. Roach is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Medical Association of Atlanta, the Emeritus Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. Additionally, he has served as a Mercer University guest lecturer, and has reviewed articles for the Ophthalmology Journal and WebMD. Dr. Roach practices at the Cumberland, Piedmont Eye, and Piedmont Hospital locations.
Dr. Shivani Sethi is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Dr. Sethi earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. She graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree. Dr. Sethi completed an internship at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. She received residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. She completed fellowships at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at the University of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute. She practices at the Fayetteville, Marietta, and Stockbridge locations.
Dr. C. Howell Tucker is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Tucker earned an undergraduate degree from Mercer University. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Tucker completed an internship in general surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He received residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Tucker is a member of the Medical Association of Georgia, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Fayetteville location.
Dr. Eileen Wang is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Wang earned a degree in pre-medical studies. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, where she received her medical degree. Dr. Wang completed an internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center. She received residency training at Wills Eye Institute. Dr. Wang is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She practices at the Peachtree Corners and Lawrenceville locations.
Dr. Ryan Whitted is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous. A graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Whitted earned a degree in chemistry. He graduated from the University of California, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Whitted completed an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He received residency training at Vanderbilt Eye Institute and fellowship training at Retina Associates of Kentucky. Dr. Whitted is a member of the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the Spokane County Medical Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Cumberland, Fayetteville, and Stockbridge locations.
Dr. Margaret Wong is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the retina, vitreous, and diseases of macular uveitis. A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Wong earned a degree in chemical engineering. She graduated from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree. Dr. Wong completed her internship and residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She received a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Wong is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, and the Department of Ophthalmology at Piedmont Hospital. She practices at the Cumberland and Peachtree Corners locations.
Eye Consultants of Atlanta Since 1971, Eye Consultants of Atlanta has made improving your vision, our vision. As the largest ophthalmology practice in Georgia, we cover every subspecialty imaginable and provide care from comprehensive eye exams to the most complex surgeries, all with a commitment and passion for care that puts you first. Our physicians are skilled in cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, retina, and cornea surgery, as well as oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, and more. For your convenience, we also have an on-site optical shop, a contact lens department, and a hearing center. Patients can choose from more than 30 physicians at more than a dozen locations.
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