Drs. Nikhil Anand, Mark Bordenca, Kevin A. Budman, Joseph Christenbury, Sapna Desai, Matthew Fabrizio, James H. Frank, Scott D. Gardner, Rajat Ghaiy, Marc Greenberg, 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, Christopher Weltz, Ryan Whitted, and Margaret Wong receive peer-driven honor
Twenty-three physicians from Eye Consultants of Atlanta –the largest ophthalmology practice in Georgia– are recognized as Top Doctors in the January issue of Modern Luxury Medicine + Doctors magazine and in the April issue of The Atlantan magazine. Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians consistently appear on the list, which annually honors notable physicians among the area’s healthcare landscape.
Among the 23 Eye Consultants of Atlanta physicians recognized on the 2024 Top Doctors list, 20 physicians received the Top Doctors award and two received the Rising Star award. This year’s list includes the following physicians: Drs. Nikhil Anand*, Mark Bordenca, Kevin A. Budman, Joseph Christenbury, Sapna Desai*, Matthew Fabrizio, James H. Frank, Scott D. Gardner, Rajat Ghaiy, Marc Greenberg, 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, Christopher Weltz, Ryan Whitted, and Margaret Wong.
“It’s truly an honor to have 23 of our physicians included in this prestigious list,” says Dr. Evan S. Loft, president of Eye Consultants of Atlanta. “Our staff is composed of individuals who are dedicated to stay at the forefront of their specialties through continuous education and adopting innovative technologies into their everyday work. We are proud to serve our community and will continue to deliver high-quality eye care.”
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 1,732 Top Doctors and 51 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 received his medical degree from East Tennessee State University – Quillen College of Medicine. 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 and Brookhaven locations.
Dr. Mark Bordenca is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Dr. Bordenca earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Alabama Birmingham and fellowship training at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Bordenca is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. He practices at the Lawrenceville, Piedmont Eye, and Scottish Rite locations.
Dr. Kevin A. Budman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Dr. Budman earned a degree in physiology and neurobiology. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. 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 eye 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 received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Christenbury completed an internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and 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, Zoster Eye Disease Study, World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. He practices at the Buckhead, Cumberland, Lawrenceville, and Piedmont Better Vision 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 received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. 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 Brookhaven and Piedmont Hospital locations.
Dr. Matthew Fabrizio is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and related diseases. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Dr. Fabrizio earned a degree in biochemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. Dr. Fabrizio completed residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and fellowship training in glaucoma at Emory University. Dr. Fabrizio is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, and the American Glaucoma Society. He practices at the Cumberland, Lawrenceville, and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. James H. Frank is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retina, vitreous, and diseases of the macula. A graduate of Southern Methodist University, Dr. Frank earned a degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Frank completed internship training at Ascension Saint Joseph’s Hospital and 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 Cumberland and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. Scott D. Gardner is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in performing cataract and laser surgery. Dr. Gardner earned an undergraduate degree at Georgetown University. He received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Gardner completed internship and residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute. He practices at the Fayetteville and Newnan locations.
Dr. Rajat Ghaiy is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ghaiy earned an undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. Dr. Ghaiy completed internship training at Albany Medical Center and 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, Newnan, and Piedmont Eye 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 received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. 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. 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 received his medical degree from Columbia University. Dr. Hwang completed an internship in surgery at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. He received residency training at the University of Florida and fellowship training at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Hwang practices at the Athens, Brookhaven, and Cumberland locations.
Dr. Alan M. Kozarsky is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the cornea, external eye diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. A graduate of Hobart College, Dr. Kozarsky earned a degree in psychology. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kozarsky completed an internship at Bellevue and Veterans Administration Hospitals. He received residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship in cornea 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, Piedmont Better Vision, and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. W. Barry Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external eye diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Lee earned a degree in biological sciences and chemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Lee completed internship training at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center and residency training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He received 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, Macon, and Piedmont Eye 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 received his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Levine completed internship training at Riverside Methodist Hospital and residency training at Georgetown University Center for Sight. Dr. 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 Brookhaven, Cumberland and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. Evan S. Loft is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external eye diseases, refractive (LASIK) surgery, and cataract surgery. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Loft earned a degree in microbiology. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Loft completed an internship at Atlanta Medical Center. He received residency and fellowship training at 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, Fayetteville, and Piedmont Eye locations.
Dr. Brian D. Long is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. A graduate of Duke University, Dr. Long earned a degree in zoology. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Long received internship training and residency training 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 consultative and comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract and lens implant surgery. A graduate of Davidson College, Dr. Roach earned a degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Roach completed internship training at the University of Hawaii and 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, and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Roach is an emeritus clinical professor of ophthalmology at Emory University. 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 received her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Sethi completed internship training at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Sethi completed fellowships at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and at the University of Pennsylvania’s Scheie Eye Institute. She practices at the Fayetteville and Marietta locations.
Dr. C. Howell Tucker is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Tucker earned an undergraduate degree from Mercer University. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Tucker completed internship training in general surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and 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 received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Wang completed internship training at Albert Einstein Medical Center and residency training at Wills Eye Institute. Dr. Wang is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She practices at the Lawrenceville and Peachtree Corners locations.
Dr. Christopher Weltz is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist. His undergraduate degree is from Old Dominion University, and his medical school degree is from East Tennessee State University. He completed his residency training at University of Alabama. Dr. Weltz joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2003 and practices at the Marietta, Piedmont Eye, and Piedmont Hospital locations.
Dr. Ryan Whitted is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal and vitreous surgery, as well as macular diseases. A graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Whitted earned a degree in chemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of California. Dr. Whitted completed an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He received residency training in ophthalmology at Vanderbilt Eye Institute and fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Retina Associates of Kentucky. Dr. Whitted is a member of the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Spokane County Medical Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He practices at the Cumberland, Fayetteville, Newnan, and Stockbridge locations.
Dr. Margaret Wong is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, macula, and uveitis. A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Wong earned a degree in chemical engineering. She received her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Wong completed 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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