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Dr. Lauren Schaffer Mitchell is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Emory Eye Center. She cares for a wide range of eye concerns—from routine exams and dry eye to cataract evaluation and surgery—with a friendly, straightforward style that helps patients feel informed and confident about their options. As an Emory faculty physician, she blends up-to-date techniques with clear communication and thoughtful follow-up. Dr. Mitchell earned her MD at Emory University School of Medicine, completed a transitional year at Emory, and finished her ophthalmology residency at Emory, where she now serves as an Assistant Professor. She welcomes adult patients seeking comprehensive eye care, cataract consultations, and ongoing management of common medical eye conditions.

Dr. Matthew W. Hollar is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of eye conditions. He joined North Georgia Eye Clinic in 2016 and focuses on helping patients protect vision, stay comfortable, and understand their options for ongoing eye health. Dr. Hollar completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and earned his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine, where he also devoted two full-time years to research at the Duke Eye Center studying age-related eye diseases. He then completed ophthalmology residency training at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute and Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Dr. Hollar has published on topics that include macular degeneration, ocular oncology, infections of the eye, and congenital ophthalmic disease. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and his clinical interests include dry eye syndrome, medical management of glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and cataract surgery.

Dr. Sapna Desai is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and cataract surgery. She provides patient-centered care at Eye Consultants of Atlanta, offering preoperative counseling, modern cataract techniques, and thoughtful follow-up to help patients see—and live—more comfortably. Dr. Desai earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship at West Suburban Medical Center and her ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, where she served as Chief Resident. Recognized for academic excellence and research, Dr. Desai joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2019 and currently sees patients at the Piedmont and Brookhaven locations. She is fluent in Gujarati and is known for clear explanations and a calm, attentive approach that helps patients feel confident in their treatment decisions.