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Dr. Sapna Desai
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Sapna Desai
Ophthalmology
Atlanta, GA
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Advanced Technology Lens Implants
Dry Eye Syndrome Management
About Me
Dr. Sapna Desai is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care and cataract surgery. She provides patient-centered care at Eye Consultants of Atlanta, offering preoperative counseling, modern cataract techniques, and thoughtful follow-up to help patients see—and live—more comfortably. Dr. Desai earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship at West Suburban Medical Center and her ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, where she served as Chief Resident. Recognized for academic excellence and research, Dr. Desai joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2019 and currently sees patients at the Piedmont and Brookhaven locations. She is fluent in Gujarati and is known for clear explanations and a calm, attentive approach that helps patients feel confident in their treatment decisions.
Training
- OphthalmologyMedical College of Wisconsin Eye InstituteResidency2019
Medical Doctor (MD)Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineMedical School2015- BS, Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics (Minor in Business Administration)Illinois Institute of TechnologyUndergraduate2011
Awards & Honors
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology
Medical College of WisconsinYoung Investigator’s Award
Hemophilia and Thrombophilia Research Society SymposiumSamuel S. Blankstein Memorial Award
Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:GA
- License Numbers:82626


