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Dr. Karen Sumers, MD

Dr. Karen Sumers, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Sumers, MD is an ophthalmologist in Atlanta, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1976. She is affiliated with Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Bldg I Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 531-9988

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sumers specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sumers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sumers

2.8
5 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr Sumers is a nice, but very conventional. I had a serious eye issue that I went to for Dr Sumers, and she prescribed me the conventional, old school meds she thought would work. Once they didn't, she essentially said there was nothing else that could be done. She is not a problem solver, and can't "think outside of the box", so if you have a complicated issue then Dr. Sumers isn't the one to see.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Roswell, GA – Sep 14, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We are a group practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists dedicated to providing patients the highest quality medical and surgical specialty eye care to Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Our services range from disease specific medical exams...read more

biography

Dr. Karen Sumers, a board certified ophthalmologist, is fully trained in all aspects of general ophthalmic care and surgery, and is recognized as a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of corneal and external eye disease, including severe...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

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  • Emory University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981

  • Il Ee Infirm

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • Michael Reese Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976

  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office1100 Johnson Ferry Rd Bldg I Atlanta, GA 30342
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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