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Dr. Karen Sumers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Dr. Karen Sumers, MD
2.8 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. Karen Sumers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 73
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Sumers graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at IL EE Infirm.Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Sumers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. At present, Dr. Sumers received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sumers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Sumers is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Nearsightedness
Tear Duct Surgery
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Nearsightedness
Tear Duct Surgery
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Pathway HMO
    Blue Open Access POS
    BlueChoice Option POS
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Bldg I, Atlanta, GA 30342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 531-9988
  2. 2 Northside Hospital
    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 851-8000
  3. 3 GA Eye Partners
    550 Peachtree St NE Ste 1500, Atlanta, GA 30308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 897-6810

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2.8
Based on 5 Reviews
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • IL EE Infirm
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Hospital
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Sumers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sumers' profile.

Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Sumers, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA