Dr. George Hubbard

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Atlanta, GA
(404) 778-5224
Accepts Medicare

Location

Emory Eye Center
1365B Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Retinal Disease
Coats Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Vein Occlusions
Ocular Oncology
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About Me

Dr. G. Baker Hubbard III is the Thomas M. Aaberg Chair in Ophthalmology at Emory University School of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Retina Service at Emory Eye Center. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in vitreoretinal surgery and diseases, with a particular focus on pediatric retinal conditions. Dr. Hubbard has been with Emory Eye Center since 2000 and currently leads the section of Vitreoretinal Surgery & Disease. He also holds the position of Vice-chief of the Ophthalmology Service at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Egleston.

His clinical expertise includes the management of complex retinal disorders such as retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, Coats disease, and pediatric retinal detachments. Dr. Hubbard’s research is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric vitreoretinal diseases, and he has served as principal investigator for numerous clinical trials. He is actively involved in teaching and has supervised over 40 vitreoretinal fellows.

Patients seeking care for retinal conditions, especially in children, can expect a comprehensive and compassionate approach from Dr. Hubbard. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and has received several awards for his clinical and research achievements.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

    2000

    Barnes Retina Institute, Washington University School of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • Emory Eye Center

    Ophthalmology

    1998

    Emory University

    Residency
  • Ophthalmic Pathology

    1995

    Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

    Fellowship
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Internship

    1993

    Vanderbilt University

    Residency
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    MD

    1992

    Vanderbilt University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Ophthalmologist of the Year

    2018

    Georgia Society of Ophthalmology (GSO)

  • Person of Vision Award

    2018

    Night for Sight Gala, Prevent Blindness Georgia

  • Senior Honor Award

    2011

    American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)

  • Achievement Award

    2008

    American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • Honor Award

    2008

    American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS)

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
GA
License Numbers
40925