18 Results for Ophthalmology near Douglasville, GA

Dr. Gandhi's Biography — Dr. Gandhi knew from the start that she was going to pursue a medical degree. As anundergraduate at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she shadowed dentists, providerswith Children’s Hospital at UAB, and other care specialists of all kinds. Dr. Gandhi worked longhours trying to pin down the exact sort of practice she would enjoy most. As it turned out, the answer lay right on her nose. Dr. Gandhi has needed corrective lensessince her youth – she first found out when she failed her driver’s exam. After a little research andsome time shadowing optometrists, she saw that optometry was the field for her. She graduatedfrom UAB with her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Gandhi loves that she can dramatically improve the quality of life for her patients, some ofwhom don’t even realize their need for care. She also likes how quickly common eye ailmentscan be diagnosed in the clinic, often without any invasive diagnostic procedures.Takle Eye Group’s Griffin office will be Dr. Gandhi’s primary practice location. Her clinical workwill include routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, diabetic monitoring, treatment of commoneye diseases, and referral for advanced treatment. She is a member of both the GeorgiaOptometric and American Optometric Associations, as well as a registered InfantSee provider. Dr. Gandhi has participated in many community service activities, and she has also traveled tocountries in need, such as Uganda and Belize, to provide health care. She loves travel, and inher free time enjoys exploring Atlanta and experiencing everything the city has to offer. Dr. Gandhi speaks both English and Gujarati.

Dr. Takle Jr's Biography — Dr. Leiv M. Takle Jr. was born and raised in Georgia and grew up on his family’s farm (LeiKri Farms) in Concord, GA. He currently lives in Griffin, GA with his wife Lindsey and four children, Macie, Bella, Liam and Finley. Dr. Takle Jr. specializes in comprehensive eye care, no injection, no stitch cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, treatment of macular degeneration, dry eyes and diabetic retinal disease. Dr. Takle Jr. is fellowship trained in oculoplastic, orbital, and cosmetic surgery and specializes in blepharoplasty, eyelid and facial skin cancer reconstruction after Mohs Micrographic Surgery as well as nasolacrimal duct surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He was recently appointed to the council of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Takle has also become a board-certified ophthalmologist with the American Board of Ophthalmology. 2015 – Present: Chief of Surgery, Spalding Regional Hospital2015 – Present: District 6, Board of Director, Medical Association of Georgia Dr. Takle Jr. did his internship and ophthalmology residency training at the well known Emory Eye Center. He is trained in the latest technology including no injection, no stitch, cataract surgery and the latest in oculoplastic techniques including reconstruction of eyelids after skin cancer removal, blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, brow lifts, and Botox and fillers. Dr. Takle still believes that every patient be treated as an individual and always means explaining all the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the patient so that they feel fully informed about their procedures. “The surgery has become technically easier to do and we are able to do more surgeries in a smaller time frame, however, some surgeons have lost that ability to have a doctor/patient relationship that is so very important.” Dr. Takle also states,”I think that is why my father has been in eyecare business for 35 years. People want to feel like they have an eye doctor/surgeon, not just someone who operates on them and then turns them over to their “family eye doctor”. The patients want to feel like they have a medical doctor that can handle all their eyecare needs.”

Dr. Baumrind's Biography — Dr. Benjamin Baumrind M.D. Joined Takle Eye Group in July of 2016, as a valuable addition to our retinal surgery team. Dr. Baumrind is board certified with the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Baumrind is from a family of dentists, but upon suggestion from his uncle he decided to pursue a clinical rotation in ophthalmology. He earned his bachelor’s of science from UGA in 2005, and his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia in 2009. Dr. Baumrind’s residency was completed at the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science in 2013. He most recently completed a two-year retinal surgery fellowship at Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2014. Our Griffin offices will be Dr. Baumrind’s primary practice location. He is a surgical retina specialist, treating such conditions as diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, macular degeneration, vein occlusions, hereditary retinal issues, and more. Dr. Baumrind has a clinical interest in the treatment and management of diabetic retinal issues and macular degeneration. Dr. Baumrind spends his free time at home trying to match the energy of his two children.