John E. Godard, M.D.

John E. Godard, M.D. Specializes in cataracts, lens implants (IOL's) and has over 16 years experience in ocular surgery, and refractive surgery (RK, PRK, and LASIK). Dr. Godard received his B.A. in Biology from Emory University in 1964. He attended the Medical College of Georgia between 1964-68, where he received his M.D. Degree. He did his Straight Medical Internship at the Medical College of Georgia from 1968-69. Between 1973-76 he served his Residency in Ophthalmology from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Godard practiced in the United States Air Force from 1969-73, with a discharge rank of Major with Commendation Medal. Dr. Godard has been in private practice of ophthalmology in Carrollton, GA since 1976-Present. Dr. Godard is Board Certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Ophthalmology.

Roger M. Rossomondo, M.D.

Roger M. Rossomondo, M.D. specializes in cataracts, IOL's, glaucoma, ocular plastic surgery, contact lens and refractive surgery (LASIK). Dr. Rossomondo received his B.S. Degree in Biology from Providence College in 1966. He attended the Cornell University Medical College between 1966-1970, where he received his M.D. Degree. He did his internship at the Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals from 1970-71. He served his Residency from the Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals in Augusta, Georgia, between 1971-1974. Dr. Rossomondo was Major, Chief of Ophthalmology Department in the United States Airforce Hospital at the Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico from 1974-1976. Dr. Rossomondo served as Chief of the Department of Surgery at Tanner Medical Center in 1987. Dr. Rossomondo has been in private practice of Ophthalmology in Carrollton, GA since 1976-Present. Dr. Rossomondo is Board Certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Ophthalmology.

Charlotte M. Akor, M.D.

Charlotte M. Akor, M.D. specializes in all eye diseases of childhood, as well as adults with crossed eyes and double vision. Dr. Akor is fellowship-trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Biology in 1996. She completed her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Medicine in 2000. After concluding her internal medicine internship at West Virginia University in 2001, she completed an ocular pathology fellowship at the Emory University Department of Ophthalmology in 2002. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the State University of New York at Buffalo between 2002-2005. She joined the practice in August 2006 following her one year fellowship at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta at Scottish Rite with Drs. Pollard, Greenberg, and Bordenca.

John Thomas, M.D.

John Thomas, M.D., fellowship-trained and retinal surgery, has weekly appointments in the clinic for consultation and care. Dr. Thomas received his B.A. Degree in Chemistry from The College of Wooster, in 1982. He attended the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he received his M.D. Degree in 1986. He did his internship at Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, and Veteran's Administration Medical Center between 1986-87. He served his Residency in Internal Medicine from Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Veteran's Administration Medical Center, and Piedmont Hospital between 1987-89. He served his Residency in Ophthalmology from Emory University Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He did his Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute from 1992-93. Dr. Thomas served as Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine from 1992-93. Dr. Thomas is Board Certified by the State Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Ophthalmology.

Eric B. Baylin, M.D.

Eric B. Baylin, M.D., fellowship-trained ophthalmic & facial plastic surgeon, has bi-weekly appointments in our office. Dr. Baylin earned his B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park as an honor graduate in 1992. He attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston from 1996-2000 where he earned his medical degree. He did his transitional internship at the Christus St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas from 2000-2001. He served his residency in Ophthalmology from the Cole Eye Institute: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio from 2001-2004. He did his Fellowship with the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from 2004-2006. Dr. Baylin is board certified by the State of Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Ophthalmology, and passed the oral and written boards for the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.