Dr. Centrael Evans, MD, Athens, GA

About Dr. Centrael Evans

Dr. Evans, who most people call Sonny, is an Athens native. He graduated from Cedar Shoals High School before completing a degree in Biology at Brigham Young University. Dr. Evans received his Doctorate of Medicine from the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia where he was named a Global Health Institute Field Scholar for his work with pediatric cataracts in Zambia, Africa. After completing an internship in Internal Medicine at Emory, Dr. Evans completed his Ophthalmology residency at SUNY – Buffalo where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Evans was nominated by faculty and peers into the Richard Sarkin / Emeritus Faculty Chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The review process of the society is by a Selection Committee for qualities of extraordinary compassion, empathy, altruism, and professionalism. He also received the Evan Calkins, MD, Fellowship for Community-Based Research, to support his research into improving outcomes for patients with ophthalmological emergencies. Dr. Evans is a comprehensive ophthalmologist trained in the medical, laser and surgical management of a wide variety of eye diseases such as Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease, Macular Degeneration, Traumatic Eye Injuries and more. When not at work, Dr. Evans enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, restoring vintage muscle cars and cheering for the Dawgs.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Office locations

Georgia Eye (1 of 2)

1620 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606

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Georgia Eye (2 of 2)

1040 Founders Row, Ste C, Greensboro, GA 30642

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Education and background

Practice names

Georgia Eye

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Emory University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University at Buffalo (North Campus), Residency in Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

Georgia Society of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1902249139

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Centrael Evans work with?

Dr. Centrael Evans works with Georgia Eye.

Where is Dr. Centrael Evans's office located?

Dr. Centrael Evans has 2 office locations, including in Athens and Greensboro, view full addresses on Dr. Evans's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Centrael Evans have?

Dr. Centrael Evans is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Centrael Evans?

Dr. Centrael Evans frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Centrael Evans on their profile.