Philip S. Garza, M.D.
Dr. Philip Garza is a board-certified, fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon. He specializes in the marriage of modern glaucoma surgery with advanced technology cataract surgery. He offers complete medical and surgical care for glaucoma and performs the full range of glaucoma surgery techniques, from glaucoma laser procedures and state-of-the-art minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques to traditional procedures like tube-shunt surgery and trabeculectomy.
Joshua A. Kalish, M.D.
Joshua A. Kalish, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon serving patients at our Gwinnett location.
Specializing in cataract surgery, Dr. Kalish completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Kalish earned his doctorate of medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Prior to this, he was an honor student at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana where he earned an undergraduate degree in chemistry along with a master’s in cell and molecular biology. He is an active member of several organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, and Phi Beta Kappa.
As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kalish understands how precious sight is to everyone’s life and feels honored to be able to earn his patients trust as their surgeon and eye care provider. He finds ophthalmology rewarding because of the ability to help people regain their independence through corrective lenses, cataract and refractive surgery, and numerous other procedures.
Outside of work, Dr. Kalish loves spending time with his family. He met his beautiful wife in medical school, and they both decided to pursue ophthalmology independently. He is from Atlanta, and has always been a die-hard Atlanta sports fan. He grew up going to Braves, Hawks, Falcons, and even Thrashers games with his dad. He also loves to cook and host dinners, travel, hike, and play basketball.
Dana J. Wallace, M.D.
DANA J. WALLACE, M.D. Board-Certified Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist Biography Insights Dana Wallace, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract diagnosis and surgery. She performs both traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery implanting the most advanced intraocular lenses (IOLs) available. She is also a specialist in glaucoma management. Dr. Wallace specializes in minimally invasive […]
Augustus T. Stephens, M.D.
AUGUSTUS T. STEPHENS, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Biography Insights Augustus T. Stephens, M.D. is a Board-Certified ophthalmic surgeon who has been in private practice for more than 15 years. Originally from Aiken, S.C., he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta. Dr. Stephens received his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed clinical training in ophthalmology at […]
David J. Sackel, M.D.
DAVID J. SACKEL, M.D. Cornea Specialist & Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Biography Insights David J. Sackel, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and external disease (including corneal transplants and management of corneal ulcers), as well as cataract and refractive surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University where he graduated magna cum laude and attended […]
Paul Patel, M.D.
PAUL PATEL, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Specialist Biography Insights Paul Patel, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery. Prior to joining Thomas Eye Group at its Newnan location, Dr. Patel practiced comprehensive eye care in LaGrange, Ga. for nine years. A Texas native, Dr. Patel graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with […]
Larry E. Heit, M.D.
Larry E. Heit, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He has successfully performed over ten thousand cataract and refractive surgical procedures in his career. Although he specializes in surgical ophthalmology, he has a bustling general ophthalmology practice and values the relationships he has with his patients.
Robert D. Blasberg, M.D.
Robert D. Blasberg, MD, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist serving our Sandy Springs patients. He has been on staff with Thomas Eye Group since 1984. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Emory. He remained at Emory for his ophthalmology residency and continued on to serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor.
Mark N. Berman, M.D.
Mark N. Berman, MD, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist serving our Woodstock patients with a fellowship in glaucoma. He joined Thomas Eye Group in 2002 and practices general ophthalmology with a special interest in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
John T. Cobb, M.D.
John T. Cobb, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who has worked with Thomas Eye Group since 1982. He practices general ophthalmology with a specialty in small incision “no-stitch” cataract surgery and medical treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Cobb earned a bachelor’s degree at Emory University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. A graduate of the medical school at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Cobb served as an ophthalmology resident at Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital. He interned at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Jeffrey A. Carlisle, M.D.
JEFFREY A. CARLISLE, M.D. Refractive Surgeon & Cataract Specialist Biography Insights Jeffrey A. Carlisle, M.D. is a Board Certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmic care, LASIK and refractive surgery. His background includes a B.A. degree from Emory University with majors in Music and Chemistry, the Medical College of Georgia with a summer externship in Neuro-Ophthalmology, an […]