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Dr. Joseph Walrath, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (144)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Walrath, MD

Dr. Joseph Walrath, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Gainesville, GA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Northside Hospital and Northside Hospital Forsyth. Dr. Walrath, completed a residency at Columbia University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Walrath an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Walrath works at Gainesville Eye Associates, Braselton, GA in Gainesville, GA with other offices in Covington, GA, Atlanta, GA, Cumming, GA, Lawrenceville, GA and Stockbridge, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Walrath's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gainesville Eye Associates
    2061 Beverly Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 527-3722
  2. 2
    Pulliam Ambulatory Surgery Center
    4167 Hospital Dr NE, Covington, GA 30014 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 786-1234
  3. 3
    Georgia Ophthalmologists Ambulatory Surgery Center
    4159 Mill St NE, Covington, GA 30014 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 786-1234
  4. 4
    Office
    800 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Ste 110, Atlanta, GA 30328 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 255-1249
  5. 5
    Office
    1505 Northside Forsyth Dr # 12001200, Cumming, GA 30041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 515-5664
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    Office
    1980 Riverside Pkwy Ste 103, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 212-3349
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    Office
    7454 Hannover Pkwy S Ste 120, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 727-1823
  8. 8
    Woolfson Eye Institute
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 1200, Cumming, GA 30041 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 845-0466
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    Woolfson Eye Institute LLC
    1980 Riverside Pkwy Ste 103, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 407-2009
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    Woolfson Eye Institute
    7454 Hannover Pkwy S Ste 120, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 507-0112
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    Stockbridge
    7454 Hannover Pkwy S Ste 120, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 527-3722

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Northside Hospital
  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Lagophthalmos
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Eyelid Lift
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Skin Grafts
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Skin Tumor
Benign Tumor
Birthmark
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cancer
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Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Dacryoadenitis
Dentofacial Anomalies
Diabetic Cataracts
Esotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Graves' Disease
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Tumor
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Retinoblastoma
Sarcoidosis
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Biopsy
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Botox® Injection
Brow Lift
Conjunctivoplasty
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Cosmetic Procedure
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Dacryocystectomy
Dermal Filler
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Skin Cancer
Facial Bone Fracture Repair
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Juvéderm® Injection
Laceration Repair
Myocutaneous Flaps
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastics
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Repair of Lid Retraction
Restylane® Injections
Revision Surgery
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
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    4.9
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    Based on 144 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1720109853
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Columbia University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mt. Sinai Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Case Western Reserve University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Joseph Walrath, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Walrath is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Walrath has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Walrath has seen patients for Eyelid Disorders and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Walrath on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    144 patients have reviewed Dr. Walrath. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Walrath.

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