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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

Nick Anand, M.D., is an Ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. His undergraduate degree is from the University of Georgia and his medical school degree is from East Tennessee State University. He completed residency training at Emory University. Dr. Anand joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2020 and practices at the Cumberland and Brookhaven locations. Dr. Anand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

Sapna Desai, M.D., is an Ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. Her undergraduate degree is from the Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical school degree is from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency training at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute. Dr. Desai joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2019 and practices at the Cumberland, Piedmont Hospital, and Brookhaven locations. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis.

Elliot Levine is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Levine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Walrath is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Walrath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Entropion, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Walrath is currently accepting new patients.

James Hays is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Hays has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

Robert Blasberg is an Ophthalmologist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Blasberg has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

Xiaoqin Lu is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lu has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cataract, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

Zhenyang Zhao is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zhao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Periorbital Cellulitis, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, and Entropion.

Kristina Price is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Price has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. Her top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Blepharitis, Entropion, and Chalazion.

Priya Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

James H. Frank, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disease. His undergraduate degree is from Southern Methodist University and his medical school degree is from the University of Illinois. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester and his fellowship training at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. Dr. Frank joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 1997 and practices at the Cumberland location. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Iridectomy.

Joseph Christenbury is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Christenbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Christenbury is currently accepting new patients.

Gerardo Parada is an Ophthalmologist in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Parada has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

Robert Stulting is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stulting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stulting is currently accepting new patients.

Byron Cook is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Salmenson is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Salmenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Salmenson is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Weiner is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Weiner has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Pterygium, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Weiner is currently accepting new patients.

Seongmu Lee is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Neufeld is an Ophthalmologist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Neufeld has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.