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OPHTHALMOLOGY
It was vision research that initially drew Dr. Lauren Yancey to pursue a career in Ophthalmology but it is the reward of vision restoration that kept her focused on cataract surgery and lens exchange. “My first introduction to the field of Ophthalmology was through a Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship I was granted after my first year in medical school,” Dr. Yancey recalls. Dr. Yancey was fortunate enough to begin under the tutelage of the renowned researcher and Ophthalmologist Dr. Balamurali Ambati where she was involved in novel research with implications in both cancer treatment and vision loss. “I found myself drawn into the world of vision research and loving it. Dr. Ambati encouraged me to pursue a career in Ophthalmology.” It was the spark that ignited a passion for vision restoration. Read More...
Lauren Yancey
M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGIST
G. Keith Berry
M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Berry is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. After completing his undergraduate degree at Lipscomb University, in Nashville, TN, he attended Duke University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree.
He then completed his Medical Internship and his Ophthalmology Residency at the San Antonio Health Sciences Education Consortium. Dr. Berry served in the United States Air Force as a primary care physician while training as a fighter-jet flight surgeon.
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John Thomas
M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGIST
With nearly 20 years’ experience, Dr. Thomas is a leader in the field of vitreoretinal disease and surgery. Fellowship trained and sub-specializing in retinal surgery and disease, Dr. Thomas has extensive skill in managing severe diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and other retinal disorders. A native of Ohio, Dr. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in chemistry from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and later completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Administration Hospital, and Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
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David Hemmings
M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Hemmings received his undergraduate and medical degree from the University of Kentucky and his ophthalmology training from the University of Michigan. Read More...
OPTOMETRY
O.D. OPTOMETRIST
Mark Ortiz
Dr. Mark Ortiz was born and raised in Ashland, Ohio. He attended undergraduate at the Ohio State University; graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Afterwards, he remained in Columbus, Ohio where he received his Doctorate of Optometry with honors at The Ohio State College of Optometry in 2017.
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Dr. Ortiz completed his residency training in family practice optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. There he gained extensive training in pediatric/adult comprehensive care, contact lenses, surgical co-management, and ocular disease management.
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Joseph Johnson
O.D. OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Joseph Johnson has a passion for ocular disease management and interprofessional relations. His hard work and drive has helped him achieve many accomplishments. First, he graduated Brigham Young University in 2014 where he majored in Exercise Science. He continued his education at Southern College of Optometry in which he not only graduated Magna Cum Laude, but he was also recognized for his achievements, including the Ocular Instruments Award.
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John Weathers
O.D. OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Weathers is an optometrist who, has been practicing optometry in the surrounding Atlanta area for six years. Dr. Weathers provides service for comprehensive eye exams that include prescribing eyeglasses and contacts. He is also skilled in the treatment and monitoring of corneal and retinal ocular diseases.
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