J. Michael Roach, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in consultative and comprehensive ophthalmology, and cataract and lens implant surgery. He performs complete eye exams and closely evaluates patients’ eye health as well as general health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension, often detected by thorough eye exams. Dr. Roach is involved in the design of surgical instruments that improve the safety of cataract surgery. Dr. Roach joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 1999 when selected by William O. Martin, III, M.D. as his successor. Dr. Roach has an interest in automobile safety and is a volunteer driving instructor for youths in the Street Survival program as well as a high-performance driving instructor for several sports car clubs at U.S. race tracks. He also enjoys car restoration and bicycling, competing at the state and national championship level in road and mountain biking. He is also a multiple medal-winner in multiple state championships and the Georgia Games. He and Dr. Hamilton provide musical entertainment for non-profit fundraising events while performing as the Macular Degenerates. He enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering at his children’s school. Dr. Roach practices at the Cumberland, Piedmont Eye, and Brookhaven locations.
J. Michael Roach, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery
Languages
- Spanish (conversational)
Medical Memberships & Affiliations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1996–present
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2000–present
- Medical Association of Atlanta, 2004–present
- Emeritus Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University, 1999–2005
- Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, 2000–present
- Mercer University Guest Lecturer, 2005–present
- Ophthalmology Journal, article reviewer, 2002–present
- WebMD article reviewer, 2011–present
Community Service
- Atlanta Braves & Atlanta Falcons ophthalmology care, Braves 1999–2012; Falcons 2005–2015
- Center for the Visually Impaired, Atlanta, GA, “Board of Trustees, emeritus”
- Childspring International, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2005–present
- David T. Watson, MD, Global Service Award, 2012
- EyeCare America, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2001–present
- Good Samaritan Health Center, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2005–present
- Latino Lions Club volunteer ophthalmologist, 2005–present. Lions Club Service Award, 2012
- Operation Saving Sight surgeon, 2015–present
- National Eye Care Project, 2000–present
Education
- Residency
- Wake Forest University Eye Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999. Honors: Co-chief resident, 1998-1999
- Internship
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1996. Honors: Most Outstanding Resident, 1995-1996
- Medical School
- Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, M.D., 1995. Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society
- Undergraduate Degree
- Davidson College, Davidson, NC, B.S., biology, 1990. Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, Honor Council, Alpha Epsilon Delta