Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. David A. Palay is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing in Atlanta since 1992. He specializes in cataract surgery and is a nationally recognized expert in corneal disease, providing care for patients with complex corneal conditions.
Dr. Palay completed his medical education and residency at Emory University and pursued a fellowship in corneal surgery at the University of Iowa. He served as a full-time faculty member at the Emory Eye Center before entering private practice, bringing extensive academic and clinical experience to his patient care.
He has authored major textbooks in ophthalmology, including the widely respected Cornea Color Atlas, and has been recognized multiple times as one of the best ophthalmologists in Atlanta and nationally for his dedication to the field.
Training

corneal surgery
University of Iowa
Fellowship
Emory University
Residency
medical school
Emory University
Medical School
undergraduate degree
Duke University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Best Ophthalmologists in Atlanta Magazine
Atlanta Magazine
Best Doctors In America
2021Best Doctors In America
Publications & Press
Cornea
TextbookCornea Color Atlas
TextbookOphthalmology For the Primary Care Physician
Textbook
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- GA
- License Numbers
- 31304


