Dr. Joseph Hayek is a skilled and honored ophthalmologist, who provides services including diagnosing, monitoring, and treating all ocular and visual disorders. Additionally, he specializes in cataract surgery. After graduating summa cum laude from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science in cell and molecular biology, Dr. Hayek received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, during which time he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He then completed a transitional year residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Hayek served as chief resident during his ophthalmology residency at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Hayek has done research on topics ranging from ocular injections to conditions such as optic neuritis and corneal ulcers. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Hayek practices at the Marietta location.
Joseph M. Hayek, M.D.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Surgery
Locations
Honors
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Clinical Rotation Letters: Ophthalmology
- Noor Community Clinic Outstanding Service
- Advanced Trained Simulated Ultrasound Patient
- President, Honor and Professionalism Council
- Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society
- Dean’s List – John Carroll University
Hospital Staff Privileges
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, GA
- Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center, Atlanta, GA
- Marietta Surgical Center, Marietta, GA
Medical Memberships & Affiliations
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
Education
- Residency
- Summa Health: Akron, OH; Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
- Medical School
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
- Undergraduate Degree
- John Carroll University, University Heights, OH
- Honors
- John Carroll University, graduated Summa Cum Laude; Ophthalmology Residency: Summa Health: Akron, OH: Chief Resident