Dr. Joseph Gill Christenbury, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Joseph Gill Christenbury, who serves patients in Georgia.

Dr. Christenbury is a reputable, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, external diseases, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. He joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2018 and practices at the Cumberland, Buckhead, and Lawrenceville locations in Georgia.

In his professional experience, the doctor also holds hospital privileges at Piedmont Eye Ambulatory Surgery Center, Piedmont Better Vision Laser Vision Correction, and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. 

His journey into the medical sphere began after he earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and his residency in ophthalmology at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, where he won the resident teaching award and participated in numerous clinical research projects. In 2018, he completed his fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Christenbury is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Cornea Society, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, the Christian Ophthalmology Society, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance Society.

Furthermore, he is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

Committed to furthering advancements in ophthalmology, Dr. Christenbury has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals, contributed to ophthalmology textbooks, and given presentations at various national meetings. He is a Peer-Reviewer for journal Ophthalmology (2017-present), an investigator for several clinical trials, and a Co-Author of the textbook, The Retina Atlas.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Christenbury loves spending time with his wife and children. He is an avid Duke Basketball fan and catches as many games on TV as possible. He also enjoys running, golfing, skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

In addition to English, he speaks Spanish (conversational). 

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