G e t t i n g t o k n o w . . .

Andre Cohen, MD

• Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

• Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA B.S. in Biology

• Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA - M.S. in Biology

• Emory University School of MedicineAtlanta, GA - M.D. Degree

• Methodist University HealthcareDepartment of Medicine Memphis, TN - Internship

• University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Department of OphthalmologyMemphis, TN - Residency

• University of California, IrvineIrvine, CA - Cornea Fellowship

• The American Academy of Ophthalmology Member

• The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Member

For some, a career choice mightappear to be an easy decision whena family business is there to be passeddown through the generations. Dr.Cohen indeed once planned to workfor the family business, but at the ageof sixteen, a dramatic experiencechanged his vision for his future.

In a cold, matter-of-fact manner, adoctor had explained to the family

that its head, Dr. Cohen’s father,had only a few months to live.

Not accepting that prognosis, a second doctor was found,one who gave the family hope.It was that doctor who inspiredDr. Cohen, already a student of

the sciences with a great love for biology, to decide to attend

medical school.

“I knew then I wanted to be someonewho could inspire hope in others,” Dr.Cohen recalls, “and to help people ina way that only a physician could.That experience with my father, whois doing quite well by the way, taughtme that the practice of medicine is somuch more than knowledge and skill;being compassionate about people isimportant too.”

It was during time spent working withchildren while in medical school thatDr. Cohen became fascinated with

ophthalmology. “I spent a day look-ing into children’s eyes, and learnedthat with one surgery you couldchange the way they see their worldfor the rest of their lives,” he explains.“Even today I love interacting with mypatients after surgery because I wantto see the impact of the procedureon someone who just yesterdaymight have been legally blind.” Dr.Cohen routinely attends to the fol-low-up care of his patients to makesure they receive the outcome he intended.

“I want more than functional

improvement for my patients;

I want their eyes to achieve the

most natural anatomical

characteristic possible.”

Dr. Cohen not only enjoys witnessingthe immediate results of eye surgery,but he thrives on the innovative na-ture of the field of ophthalmologytoo. “Our specialty is a rapidly chang-ing one, practically reinventing itselfevery five years. I do everything I canto stay abreast of new surgical tech-niques and technologies that willmake me a better surgeon.”

Dr. Cohen has been among the firstophthalmologists in the region to usea number of recently developed

Dedicated to providing high quality, leading edge eyecare.

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“I approach every patient with

an understanding of his or her lifestyle;

I care not only about the quality of their

vision, but also their lives.”

~ Andre Cohen, M.D.

• Joined Marietta Eye Clinic in 2006

• Specialist inCataracts,

LASIK®, and

Cornea-Related

Conditions

• Has performed thousands of eye surgeries

• Completed a Cornea, External Disease, Anterior Segment Fellowship at the University of California-Irvine under Dr. Roger Steinert, internationally known cataract and LASIK pioneer

• Originally planned to be a heart surgeon before discovering ophthalmology

• Enjoys the traditions of many cultures, including his parents’ homeland of France

techniques in corneal surgery. “I dowhat I can to improve upon thosetechniques,” he says. “No marginal improvement is insignificant if it results in better visual quality.” Hiscurrent area of interest is Descemet’sStripping Endothelial Keratoplasty, orDSEK, a sutureless corneal surgery.

His desire to inspire hope and improve the quality of lives has ledDr. Cohen to attain the highest levelof skill in eye surgery. Primarily asurgeon, he routinely performscataract, corneal, lens implantationand LASIK surgeries.

“I believe my broad view of

ophthalmology makes me

uniquely qualified as a surgeon.

Not only do I bring all those

skills to the surgery, I can serve

my patients for multiple needs

during their lifetime.”

Dr. Cohen is a refractive surgery subspecialist; he strives to obtain thehighest quality vision for his patientswithout relying on glasses as a finalenhancement of visual outcome.

“I am blessed because I love my work.I hope to see patients until the day Ican’t operate anymore. Ophthalmol-ogy truly is my passion.” Dr. Cohen’sfamily values have a direct effect onhis practice of medicine. “Before Iagree to perform any surgery on oneof my patients, I first ask myself if Iwould do the same thing for mymother.”

Although ophthalmology is his passion, Dr. Cohen does enjoy timeoff once in a while. His hobbies aresoftball and football.

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