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Purnima Patel, MD, Ophthalmology, Peachtree Corners, GA

Purnima Sharad Patel MD

Ophthalmology•Peachtree Corners, GA

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease, Uveitis

CEO of Ophthalmology and Retina Associates of Georgia; former Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Emory University School of Medicine

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  • 5185 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 365The ForumPeachtree Corners, GA 30092

  • Phone+1 404-777-2020

  • Fax+1 404-777-7701

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2009 - 2010
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2009
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2010 - 2017
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014
  • Chief Resident in Ophthalmology Emory University SOM Dept of Ophthalmology, 2008-2009
  • Residents Writer's Award Recipient AMO Pharmaceutical, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Spectrum of Pattern Dystrophy in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum. Arch Ophthal 123(7):923-8.  
    Agarwal A, Patel P, Gass JDM., Archives of Ophthalmology, 7/2005

Books/Book Chapters

  • Retina 
    Chapter: Chapter 50: Retinal Arterial Obstructions 
    Patel PS, Sadda SREditors: Sadda, SR.ElsevierEdition 5,2012

Press Mentions

  • Use This 20–20–20 Rule to Prevent Eye Strain When You Stare at Screens All Day
    Use This 20–20–20 Rule to Prevent Eye Strain When You Stare at Screens All DayApril 15th, 2019
  • Preparing Ophthalmology Residents for the Future Business Landscape
    Preparing Ophthalmology Residents for the Future Business LandscapeNovember 8th, 2018
  • How to Prevent Eye Strain When You Stare at Screens All Day
    How to Prevent Eye Strain When You Stare at Screens All DayOctober 30th, 2018
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Committees

  • Chair, American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist Committee 2015 - 2018
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist Committee 2012 - 2014

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu

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