Starla D. Fitch, M.D.
| Specialty: | Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery As the only female surgeon at Eye Consultants of Atlanta,Dr. Fitch blends compassion and expertise in treating each patient. She specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive lid surgery and has an exceptional interest in cosmetic blepharoplasty (lid lifts and the removal of “fatty pads” around the eyes). Her specialty also includes repair of ptosis and malposition of the lids, excision of tumors with lid reconstruction, and evaluation and treatment of tearing disorders, thyroid eye disease and orbital disease. She has been performing cosmetic Botox treatments in Atlanta since 1997. She has been fortunate to train with many renown oculoplastic specialists, including Dr. David Saunders and Dr. Sonny McCord. Dr. Fitch is the senior oculoplastic surgeon at ECA and the only woman oculoplastic surgeon in Atlanta. |
| Board Certified: | American Board of Ophthalmology, 1995 Recertified , 2006 |
| Offices Served: | Eye Consultants Cumberland Office and Piedmont Hospital |
| Hospital Staff Privileges: | Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center,Atlanta, GA |
| Medical Memberships & Affiliations: |
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Atlanta Women's Medical Alliance |
| Honors: | Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society, since 1987 Chief Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 1991 Authored several scientific papers and presented papers at national meetings |
| Fellowship: | Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery 1991 - 1992 Eye Plastic Surgery Associates, Dallas, TX |
| Residency: | Department of Ophthalmology University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 1991 |
| Internship: | Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, TX. 1987 - 1988 |
| Medical School: | Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, IL. M.D.,1983 - 1987 |
| Premedical Training: | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. 1983 |
| Graduate School: | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX M.S., Sociology, 1978 |
| Undergraduate School: | University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA B.A., Sociology, 1976 Honors: cum laude |
| Prior to joining Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 1994, Dr. Fitch was in private practice with Illinois Eye Center for two years specializing in oculoplastic surgery. | |
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