Thomas Eye Group
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- Roswell •
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Leon R. Gross, M.D.
Leon R. Gross, M.D. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. In his career, he has performed over 15,000 cataract and refractive surgical procedures. He is a pioneer in cataract and lens implant surgery and LASIK, having served as a clinical investigator for 3M intraocular lenses and the FDA LASIK clinical trial. He was among the earliest to perform multifocal implant surgery in the U.S. He is listed in the Consumers ‘ Research Council of America Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He is devoted to providing state of the art eye care to the community in a setting of compassion and trust.
Dr. Gross is Medical Director of Thomas Eye Surgery Center, a division of Thomas Eye Group, where he was instrumental in its development. He has served as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Emory University and as Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Emory University and his Doctor of Medicine at The Medical College of Georgia where he also completed his Residency in Ophthalmology.
A native of Atlanta, Dr. Gross is a Founding Member of the Atlanta Botanical Garden and of the Georgia Aquarium. He is a PADI certified Rescue Scuba Diver. He is married and the father of two daughters .
Your Vision Solutions
The available services at Thomas Eye Group range from comprehensive eye exams to specialty services in retinal and corneal disorders, glaucoma, and plastic surgery. To correct vision problems, our doctors are trained in the most current refractive surgery techniques. We also offer contact lenses and glasses to those who prefer a traditional solution.
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At Thomas Eye Group, we offer comprehensive eye care to children—specialty care especially for kids! As the largest pediatric eye care practice in the Southeast; we offer a complete scope of preventive and corrective eye care for children. From the detection and treatment of eye disorders to eye surgery, we also treat disorders of eye alignment in adults including double vision..
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"To say that I am pleased with the outcome of my surgery is an understatement. What a difference this surgery has made in my life! It is so great to be able to read street signs - even the green ones - at night. Thank you so much!"
– Sally Stebbins
"Everyone the North Fulton office of Thomas Eye Group is so helpful. They feel like a part of my family now!"
- Paige Morris
Meet Our Doctors
At Thomas Eye Group, our board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists have decades of combined experience in eye care. We work together as a team to bring you specialized, state-of-the-art care from caring professionals.
Our team of doctors is comprised of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and skilled support staff. Within our group of ophthalmologists, we have several sub-specialists, including glaucoma, retina, and plastic surgery or Oculoplastics. At six locations throughout the greater-Atlanta area, our group provides services ranging from comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens care to sophisticated microsurgery for cataracts, cornea and retinal disease, and refractive surgery, including LASIK.
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