Thomas Eye Group
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Paul L. Kaufman, M.D.
Retina and Vitreous Specialist
Paul L Kaufman, M.D. is board-certified in ophthalmology and fellowship-trained as a specialist in retina/vitreous medicine and surgery.
A native of Atlanta, Dr. Kaufman joined the Thomas Eye Group in June 2004. Dr. Kaufman sees patients in our Atlanta location. He provides care for children and adults with a wide variety of retinal conditions, including retinopathy of prematurity, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular pucker/hole, and retinal vascular occlusions, among many others.
Dr. Kaufman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland. He then graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with honors and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Kaufman completed a general surgery internship at the Medical University of South Carolina and an ophthalmology residency at MUSC’s Storm Eye Institute. He received the Helma research award for outstanding research in the area of retinopathy of prematurity and served as the chief resident.
Dr. Kaufman received his fellowship training in Birmingham, Alabama, where he completed a clinical fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery and research fellowships given by the Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education and the American Society of Ocular Trauma. In 2003, Dr Kaufman lectured throughout China as representative of the Helen Keller Foundation.
Before joining Thomas Eye Group, Dr. Kaufman was in private practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where he also served as Clinical Instructor on the faculty of the University of Alabama Department of Ophthalmology. Currently, Dr. Kaufman is Chairman of the Ophthalmology section at Northside Hospital. He is also an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Kaufman lives in Dunwoody with his wife and children.
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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