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About Me
Dr. Leiv Takle Jr. is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and oculoplastic surgeon serving patients in Griffin, Georgia. He provides a wide range of eye care services, including no-injection, no-stitch cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, and treatment of macular degeneration, dry eyes, and diabetic retinal disease. Dr. Takle is also fellowship-trained in oculoplastic, orbital, and cosmetic surgery, offering procedures such as blepharoplasty, eyelid reconstruction after skin cancer removal, and tear duct surgery.
Dr. Takle completed his ophthalmology residency and internship at Emory Eye Center, where he gained expertise in the latest surgical techniques. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and he currently serves as Chief of Surgery at Spalding Regional Hospital. Dr. Takle believes in treating each patient as an individual, taking time to explain all risks, benefits, and alternatives to ensure they feel fully informed about their care.
Training

Oculoplastic, Orbital, and Cosmetic Surgery
Emory University
Fellowship
Transitional year, Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Veterans Medical Center Internship
Emory University
ResidencyOphthalmology
Emory School of Medicine, Emory Eye Center
Residency
Master of Science
Baylor University
Masters / PhDMedical School
AUC school of Medicine, St. Maarten, Netherland Antillies, Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford, Ireland
Medical School
Biology
Presbyterian College
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
A Recent Emerging Ocular Adnexal Villian, Leiv M. Takle Jr MD and Rob Bernardino MD
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- GA
- License Numbers
- 15043


