Overview
J. Michael Roach, M.D.'s surgical focus includes cataract and lens implant surgery. He performs complete eye exams and closely evaluates patients' eye health as well as general health problems, such as diabetes and hypertension, that can be detected through thorough eye exams. Dr. Roach is involved in the design of surgical instruments that improve the safety of cataract surgery. Dr. Roach joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 1999 when selected by William O. Martin, III, MD as his successor. Dr. Roach was the 2013 recipient of the Center for the Visually Impaired's inaugural Beacon Award, given for the significant contributions he has made over the past 10 years to CVI, an organization which empowers people with vision loss to live with independence and dignity. Specialty: Comprehensive Ophthalmology Cataract and Implant Surgery Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2000. Recertified in 2010. Eye Consultants Offices Served: Cumberland Office Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgical Center, Atlanta, GA Piedmont Hospital Medical Memberships & Affiliations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1996-present American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2000-present Medical Association of Atlanta, 2004-present Emeritus Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University, 1999-2005 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, 2000-present Mercer University Guest Lecturer, 2005-present Ophthalmology Journal, article reviewer, 2002-present WebMD article reviewer, 2011-present Community Service: Atlanta Braves & Atlanta Falcons team ophthalmologist, Braves 1999-present; Falcons 2005-present Center for the Visually Impaired, Atlanta, GA, board of trustees, first term 2002-2010; second term 2011- present Childspring International, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2005-present, David T. Watson, MD, Global Service Award, 2012 EyeCare America, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2001-present Good Samaritan Health Center, volunteer ophthalmologist, 2005-present National Eye Care Project, 2000-present Education: Residency: Wake Forest University Eye Center, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999 Honors: Co-chief resident, 1998-1999 Internship: University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 1996 Honors: Most Outstanding Resident, 1995-1996 Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, M.D., 1995 Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society Undergraduate Degree: Davidson College, Davidson, NC, B.S., biology, 1990 Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, Honor Council, Alpha Epsilon Delta Other Community Service: Dr. Roach has an interest in automobile safety and is a volunteer driving instructor for youths in the Street Survival program as well as a high-performance driving instructor at regional race tracks. He also enjoys car restoration and is a member of the Iron Data bicycle racing team. He and Drs. Hamilton and Pastor provide musical entertainment for non-profit fundraising events while performing as the Macular Degenerates.
Dr. Roach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3929 Peachtree Road, Suite 340, Atlanta, GA 30319
3225 Cumberland Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30339
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.
William Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.
Eye Consultants Of Atlanta, P.C.
Evan Loft, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Loft specializes in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Loft joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2008. He practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, and Lawrenceville medical offices. Dr. Loft received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, and his medical school degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed both residency and fellowship training at Emory University in Georgia.Dr. Loft's expertise in ophthalmology has allowed him to give presentations on LASIK and refractive surgery at a number of ophthalmology meetings and conferences. In addition, he has contributed to reference books and other publications in the ophthalmology space, as well as publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.Specialties: Cornea and External Eye Diseases. Refractive Surgery. Cataract SurgeryBoard Certified: American Board of OphthalmologyEye Consultants Offices Served: Cumberland Office Buckhead Office Lawrenceville OfficeGA Surgical Privileges: McDonnell Surgery Center at Piedmont Hospital Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center Piedmont Better Vision Laser Vision Correction Grady Memorial Hospital Shepherd CenterMedical Affiliations: Clinical Assistant Professor - Emory University Department of Ophthalmology Cornea Preservation Time Study, InvestigatorAppointed Positions: WebMD Medical Reviewer Professional SocietyMemberships: The Cornea Society American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryCertifications: Physician Certification Program for VISX Excimer Laser Systems Allegretto Wave Excimer Laser Certification IntraLase Femtosecond Laser Certification WaveLight FS200 Femtosecond Laser. Dr. Loft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Pterygium.
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Amy Estes is an Ophthalmologist in Kennesaw, Georgia. Dr. Estes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Her top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Estes is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BlepharitisDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Roach isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Roach isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AstigmatismDr. Roach isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Roach isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Roach isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness