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Dr. Philip Stephen Garza
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Philip Garza
Ophthalmology
Buford, GA
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Philip S. Garza is a board-certified, fellowship-trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon. He offers comprehensive glaucoma care and the full range of surgical options, including laser therapies, state-of-the-art minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and traditional procedures such as trabeculectomy and tube-shunt surgery. For patients with cataracts, he emphasizes advanced-technology lens options and a personalized plan to improve both clarity and day-to-day function.
Dr. Garza graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami, earned his MD magna cum laude at Emory University School of Medicine with an additional master’s in clinical research, completed residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and pursued glaucoma fellowship training at Stanford’s Byers Eye Institute. He remains active in clinical research and patient education, helping people understand their choices and choose the safest, most effective path forward.
Training
- Glaucoma Clinical and SurgicalByers Eye Institute, Stanford UniversityFellowship
- OphthalmologyW. K. Kellogg Eye Center, University of MichiganResidency
MD (magna cum laude)Emory University School of MedicineMedical School
MS in Clinical ResearchEmory UniversityMasters / PhD
Undergraduate (summa cum laude)University of MiamiUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA, GA
- License Numbers:A168100, 87805


