Dr. Leiv Takle

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Griffin, GA
(770) 228-3836

Location

646 South 8th Street
Griffin, GA 30224
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TueEDT

Areas of Expertise

Glaucoma Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Ptosis Repair
Eyelid Reconstruction
Tear Duct Surgery
Botox And Fillers
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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

  • Emory Eye Center

    Oculoplastic, Orbital, and Cosmetic Surgery

    Emory University

    Fellowship
  • Emory School of Medicine

    Transitional year, Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Veterans Medical Center Internship

    Emory University

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Emory School of Medicine, Emory Eye Center

    Residency
  • Baylor University

    Master of Science

    Baylor University

    Masters / PhD
  • Medical School

    AUC school of Medicine, St. Maarten, Netherland Antillies, Waterford Regional Hospital, Waterford, Ireland

    Medical School
  • Presbyterian College

    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