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About Me
Dr. Purnima Patel is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the founder of ORA Vision, a boutique practice where she combines world-class medical expertise with an exceptional patient experience. Her approach focuses on personalized service, advanced technology, and a warm, comfortable environment in both the clinic and her state-of-the-art office-based surgical suite. Dr. Patel’s goal is to help patients maintain their best vision while ensuring they feel genuinely cared for.
Dr. Patel’s clinical expertise includes cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal diseases, laser treatments, injections, and complex inflammatory eye conditions such as uveitis. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Emory University, serving as chief resident, and pursued fellowship subspecialty training in medical retina and uveitis at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine/Doheny Eye Institute. Recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors in 2024 and 2025, she has also served as team ophthalmologist for the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Falcons.
Beyond patient care, Dr. Patel is a dedicated leader in ophthalmology, having held key roles including serving on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and as president of Women in Ophthalmology. At ORA Vision, patients benefit from her extensive experience in a setting focused on comfort, individualized attention, and exceptional service.
Training
in Medical Retina and Uveitis
2010University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine/Doheny Eye Institute
Fellowship
Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)
2009Emory University
Residency
Medical Internship
2006Emory University
Residency
Medical Doctorate
2005Vanderbilt University
Medical School
Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
2001Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Senior Achievement Awards
2023American Academy of Ophthalmology
The Power List (Top 100 Most Influential Women in Ophthalmology, worldwide)
2021The Ophthalmologist
Year of the Woman Award
2017Women in Ophthalmology
Secretariat Award
2017American Academy of Ophthalmology
Emerging Leader Award
2017Women in Ophthalmology
Special Congressional Recognition
2016US Congressman David Scott
Achievement Award
2015American Academy of Ophthalmology
Secretariat Award
2014American Academy of Ophthalmology
“Best in Show” Poster
2013American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
AMO Residents Writer’s Award Recipient
2008Most Outstanding Resident
2008Career Physician Chief Resident Leadership Forum in Ophthalmology
J. Donald M. Gass Award in Ophthalmology
2005Vanderbilt University
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service to Vanderbilt School of Medicine and Community
2005Vanderbilt University
NIH Diabetes Research Training Program Scholar
2002Gill Research Endowment from the Vanderbilt Department of Ophthalmology
2001Vanderbilt Department of Ophthalmology
Early Acceptance to Vanderbilt Medical School
1999Vanderbilt University
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- GA
- License Numbers
- 61505


