Dr. Joseph Walrath

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Atlanta, GA
(866) 527-3722
Accepts Medicare

Location

800 Mt Vernon Hwy NE #130
Atlanta, GA 30328
Open · Closes 5:00 PMEDT

Areas of Expertise

Eyelid Reconstruction
Eye Socket Surgery
Tear Drain Reconstruction
Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery
Orbital Tumors
Eyelid Malposition
Periocular Reconstruction
Tearing Problems

Meet Dr. Joseph Walrath

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About Me

Dr. Joseph Walrath is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon practicing in Atlanta. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, eye socket, and tear drains, as well as treating functional disorders of the eye socket in both adults and children.

Dr. Walrath completed his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, where he served as chief resident, and then pursued advanced fellowship training in oculoplastics at Emory University. He has served on the faculty at Emory and has been in practice in Atlanta for many years, currently as a full-time member of the Woolfson Eye Institute.

His surgical expertise includes cosmetic eyelid surgery, eyelid reconstruction, eye socket surgery, tear drain reconstruction, and pediatric oculoplastic surgery. He also performs non-surgical treatments such as Botox and filler injections. Dr. Walrath is dedicated to providing compassionate care and has been recognized with multiple awards for his patient-centered approach.

Training

  • Emory University

    Oculoplastics

    2010

    Emory University

    Fellowship
  • Columbia University

    Ophthalmology

    2007

    Columbia University

    Residency
  • Mount Sinai School of Medicine

    Internal Medicine Internship

    2004

    Mount Sinai

    Residency
  • Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

    M.D

    2003

    Columbia University

    Medical School
  • University of California, Berkeley

    M.S. in Chemistry

    1998

    UC Berkeley

    Masters / PhD
  • Case Western Reserve University

    B.S. in Chemistry

    1996

    Case Western Reserve

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition

    2018

    Vitals

  • On-Time Doctor Award

    2018

    Vitals

  • Patients’ Choice Award

    2018

    Vitals

  • ATLANTA PHYSICIANS BEST OF 2014

    2014

    Atlanta Physicians

  • Best Journal Article by a Domestic Author

    2013

    Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Publications & Press

  • Implants in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

    Focal Points: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists2013
  • Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin

    Review of Ophthalmology2012

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
GA
License Numbers
060514