Philip S. Garza, M.D.
Philip S. Garza, MD Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist
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.
Robert Tucker iii M.D., FACS
Robert P. Tucker III MD FACS is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in treating anterior segment and external diseases of the eye (including corneal pterygium excision, tear film deficiencies, glaucoma, infections), medical retina conditions and complex, as well as routine, cataract and intraocular lens implantation surgery. Dr. Tucker utilizes a broad array of laser technologies to treat various eye conditions.
Dana J. Wallace, M.D.
DANA J. WALLACE, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Glaucoma Specialist Biography Insights Dana J. Wallace, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma management including trabeculectomy, express shunts, glaucoma tube shunts, and glaucoma lasers among many others. She also performs cataract surgery. Prior to joining Thomas Eye Group in 2012, Dr. Wallace was in private practice […]
Augustus T. Stephens, M.D.
AUGUSTUS T. STEPHENS, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Biography Insights Biography 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 […]
David J. Sackel, M.D.
DAVID J. SACKEL, M.D. Cornea Specialist & Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Biography Insights Biography 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 […]
Paul Patel, M.D.
PAUL PATEL, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Specialist Biography Insights Biography 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 […]
Jessica D. McCluskey, M.D.
JESSICA D. MCCLUSKEY, M.D. Retina Specialist Biography Insights Dr. Jessica D. McCluskey, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist. She has been recognized throughout her career for compassionate patient care, surgical skills, and excellence in teaching. Dr. McCluskey sees patients in our Sandy Springs and Newnan locations. After earning a Bachelor of Science […]
Paul L. Kaufman, M.D.
PAUL L. KAUFMAN, M.D. Retina Specialist Biography Insights Biography 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 […]
Larry E. Heit, M.D.
LARRY E. HEIT, M.D. Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Biography Insights Biography 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 […]
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.