The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Cataract near Gainesville, GA. Of these, 8 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Experienced.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jack Chapman
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jack Chapman
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Associates

    2061 Beverly Road, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Chapman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 38 years. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 1995. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Zachary Balest
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Zachary Balest
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Associates

    2061 Beverly Road, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Zachary Balest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Balest is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Balest is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2019. Dr. Balest is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lori Lebow
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lori Lebow
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Associates

    2061 Beverly Road, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Lori Lebow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Lebow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Lebow is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2007. Dr. Lebow is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew W. Hollar
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew W. Hollar
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Associates

    1485 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    770-534-1711
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Hollar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Hollar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Glaucoma. Dr. Hollar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2020.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Clayton Blehm
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Clayton Blehm
    Ophthalmology

    Gainesville Eye Associates

    2061 Beverly Road, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clayton Blehm is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Blehm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Blehm is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2018.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey Crowder
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Jeffrey Crowder
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Associates

    2061 Beverly Road, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Crowder is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Crowder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Crowder is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2008. Dr. Crowder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alexander R. Bottini
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Alexander R. Bottini
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, P.C.

    1488 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Ste200, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    678-317-0326
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexander Bottini is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Bottini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Dr. Bottini is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2020.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. William Ackerman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. William Ackerman
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eye Center

    625 South Enota Drive Northeast, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    770-532-0292
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ackerman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Ackerman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Gregory Lee
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Gregory Lee
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Retina, PC

    1488 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 200, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    678-317-0326
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Lee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2017. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Benjamin Strauss
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Benjamin Strauss
    Ophthalmology

    Georgia Eye Associates

    123 Friendship Road Building 300, Suite 120, 
    Braselton, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Strauss is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Strauss is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Strauss is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2017. Dr. Strauss is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Sheetal Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Sheetal Shah
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Clinic PC

    1485 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    770-534-1711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheetal Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Presbyopia, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Larry Payne
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Larry Payne
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Clinic PC

    1485 Jesse Jewell Pkwy NE Ste 100, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    770-534-1711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Larry Payne is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Payne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Brent Hayek
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Brent Hayek
    Ophthalmology

    North Georgia Eye Clinic

    1485 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 100, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    770-534-1711
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Hayek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Graves Disease, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hayek is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2011. Dr. Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Vandana Reddy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Vandana Reddy
    Ophthalmology

    Northeast Georgia Ophthalmology, LLC

    1498 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite B, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    770-767-3937
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Vandana Reddy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - 2013. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John Forrest
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John Forrest
    Ophthalmology

    Gainesville Surgery Center LP

    1945 Beverly Rd, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    770-287-1500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Forrest is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Forrest is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Stephen Farkas
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Stephen Farkas
    Ophthalmology

    Gainesville Eye Associates LLC

    2061 Beverly Rd, 
    Gainesville, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    770-532-4444
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Farkas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Farkas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Milan Patel
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Milan Patel
    Ophthalmology

    Milan Eye LLC

    73 Prestige Ln, Suite 201, 
    Dawsonville, GA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    678-381-2020
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Milan Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dawsonville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2009.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Gainesville, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Gainesville, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near Gainesville, GA?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Gainesville, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Gainesville, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Gainesville, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Gainesville, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Gainesville, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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