Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Department of Ophthalmology

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Department of Ophthalmology

EEC Administration

Allen D. Beck, MD

F. Phinizy Calhoun, Sr. Chair,
The Department of Ophthalmology
Director, The Emory Eye Center
Emory University School of Medicine

To contact:

Simone Thompson, Sr. Administrative Assistant to the Chair

simone.thompson@emory.edu

Dr. Allen Beck

Leadership

Dan Martin, MD Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

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Valerie Biousse, MD Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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Dr. Valerie Biousse

Sachin Kedar, MD Vice Chair for Education

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Sachin Kedar, MD

Machelle T. Pardue, PhD Vice Chair and Director of Research

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Dr. Machelle T. Pardue

Douglas Blackmon, MD Chief, Veterans Affairs Ophthalmology Clinics

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Deepta Ghate, MD Chief, EUH Service Line

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Deepta Ghate, MD

Yousuf Khalifa, MD Chief, St. Joseph Ophthalmology Clinics

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Yousuf Khalifa, MD

Jacquelyn O'Banion, MD Chief, Grady Ophthalmology Clinics

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Jacquelyn O'Banion, MD

Jiong Yan, MD Chief, Midtown Ophthalmology Clinics

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Jiong Yan, MD

Administration

Zirka Smith, MPH, DrPH Senior Administrator

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Zirka Smith

Jeremy K. Jones, MD Residency Director

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Jeremy K. Jones, MD

Karla Ruggiero, MSEd Director of Development

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Laura Brewer Human Resource Lead

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  • Communications Manager: Ruby Katz
  • Events Coordinator: Christina Spencer
  • Fellowship Coordinator: KimberLe' Parker
  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager: John S. Archer
  • GME Residency Program Coordinator: Tia Prather
  • Medical Education Coordinator: La’Creisha Wells