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Summary
- Dr. Manuel Chaknis is an ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA. He is currently an independent contractor ophthalmologist and will start a new position soon with the faculty of the Dept. of Ophthalmology at Emory University. He received his medical degree, as well as his residency training, from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in Augusta. His fellowship in corneal diseases, corneal transplant and LASIK surgery followed at Corneal Consultants of Indiana in Indianapolis. Dr. Chaknis has been in practice 28 years and he specializes in general ophthalmology and LASIK surgery.
Education & Training
Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1992
- Georgia State UniversityMS, Microbiology, 1985 - 1988
- University of ChicagoAB, Biology, Honors, 1981 - 1985
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2014 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2002 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2025 - 2026
AL State Medical License 2005 - 2025
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
NC State Medical License 2013 - 2025
TN State Medical License 2007 - 2025
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 21 citationsInflammatory opacities of the vitreous in rifabutin-associated uveitisManuel J. Chaknis, Steven E. Brooks, Kelly T. Mitchell, Dennis M. Marcus
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1996-10-01 - 5 citationsPerfluorocarbon Effects on Rabbit Blood-Retinal Barrier PermeabilityKeith Green, Tracey Slagle, Manuel J. Chaknis, Lisa Cheeks, Stanley Chang
Ophthalmic Research. 1993-01-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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