Provider
Amy Johnston Estes, MD
Ophthalmology
About Amy Johnston Estes, MD
Dr. Estes completed her undergraduate education at Davidson College in North Carolina. She then went on to receive her medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine where she graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. Following medical school, she completed her ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Estes joined the faculty at GRU in 2013 and focuses upon medical treatment of diseases involving the cornea. She also performs a variety of surgical procedures including corneal transplantation (penetrating keratoplasty and Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty), cataract extraction, pterygium excision, removal of corneal tumors, and ocular surface reconstruction. She most recently presented research at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons involving outcomes related to the use of topical non-steroidal versus steroid anti-inflammatories following cataract surgery. She hopes to continue to pursue clinical research at Georgia Regents University.
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Clinical Interests
Corneal scarring
Herpetic eye disease
Corneal transplantation
Keratoconus
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Other Info
Cornea and External Disease Dr. Estes specializes in the corneal transplantation, dry eye syndrome, corneal dystrophies and much more.
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Locations
Patient Reviews
November 1, 2024
Compassionate, caring
October 27, 2024
I will not see her again!
October 16, 2024
I am so happy to have Dr Estes as my eye physician. At my age for excellent eye care, she is the best. I would always recommend her to anyone.
September 20, 2024
Good
September 12, 2024
Very happy that she allowed my husband to be there and include him in on the conversation.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Estees is a very good provider.
September 11, 2024
Dr. Estes is great at communicating any issues I may experience that is age related. Also she listens to and answers my concerns I may have.
August 30, 2024
No problem everything went great
August 30, 2024
Dr Estes is an excellent clinician and the best physician that has attended me from Opthamology
August 22, 2024
Dr is an amazing care provider
August 13, 2024
Good
August 11, 2024
No bad experiences
July 26, 2024
Dt Estes typically demonstrates listening to and care and consideration for her patient(s) at each visit this far.
July 24, 2024
Have recommended several people to Dr. Estes
July 21, 2024
Everything was as it should be
July 19, 2024
Dr Estes was excellent
June 18, 2024
Dr. Estes is an excellent surgeon and care provider.
May 22, 2024
I had a great visit at Doc Estes office.
May 15, 2024
Dr. Estes is most professional and articulate regarding my treatment program.
May 13, 2024
Very helpful.
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