Work Experience
Lotus Vision, Alpharetta, GA (2008–present)
Founder and Medical Director
Southwest Eye Institute, Las Vegas, NV (2007–2008)
Associate Physician
Education
Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, GA
Fellowship: Cornea & Refractive Surgery (2006–2007)
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Residency: Ophthalmology (2003–2006)
Honors: Chief Resident, 2005–2006
Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, New York, NY
Internship: Transitional Year (2002–2003)
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Degree: MD/MBA dual-degree in Health Management (1998–2002)
Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Degree: BS in Bio-Psychology (1994–1998)
Honors:
- Summa Cum Laude
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Golden Key National Honors Society
- The Dean’s Prize (top 1% of class)
- National Dean’s List (multiple years)
- National Chemistry Achievement Award
Medical Licensure & Certification
- Ophthalmology, Board-Certified: 2007–Present
- Georgia Medical License: Unrestricted License #057405, Issued 04/2008
Scientific Presentations
- Nemi A, Randleman JB. Comparison of epi-LASIK and PRK in treatment of myopia. Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA (April 2007)
- Nemi A, Randleman JB. Trauma-induced keratitis after radial keratotomy. The Fourth Annual Southeastern Cataract, Cornea, and Refractive Surgery Conference, Miami, FL (Jan 2007)
- Feldman BH, Ake J, Geist C, Nemi A, Persaud TO, Pinninti U, Tsong J. EYESI simulator training effects on microsurgical skills acquisition. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Meeting, Las Vegas, NV (Nov 2006)
- Feldman BH, Nemi A, Geist C, Silk W, Kramer K, Belyea D, Grewal S. Assessing resident skills in phacoemulsification surgery. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 2006)
- Neerukonda P, Nemi A, Grewal S. The effect of a novel lubricant eye drop on tear film stability and comfort in normal subjects. The George Washington University Health Sciences Annual Research Day Symposium, Washington, DC (Mar 2006)
- Nemi A, Miskell B, Grewal S. The internet as a marketing and educational tool for the academic institution. The George Washington University Health Sciences Annual Research Day Symposium, Washington, DC (Mar 2006)
- Savage H, Nemi A, TaylorMoore J, Frick K. Optical correction and the potential acuity pinhole (PAP) test. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 2005)
- Nemi A, Kuo J, Carvounis PE, Grewal S. The effect of artificial tear therapy on aqueous tear production in normal subjects. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 2005)
Publications
- Nemi A, Bahadur RP, Randleman JB. Traumatic epithelial downgrowth after radial keratotomy. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008;34:327–329
- Persaud TO, Nik NA, Keating RF, Boyajian MJ, Przygodzki RM, Nemi A, Miller MM. Solitary orbital infantile myofibroma: a case report and review of the literature. J Am Assn Ped Ophthalmol Strabis 2006;10:283–284
- Williams ZY, Schuman JS, Gamell L, Nemi A, Hertzmark E, Fujumoto J, Mattox C, Simpson J, Wollstein G. Optical coherence tomography measurement of nerve fiber layer thickness and the likelihood of a visual field defect. Am J Ophthalmol 2003;134:538–546
Educational Lectures
- Allergan Fellows to Residents™ Program: An Update on Infectious Keratitis (Aug 2006)
- Inspire Round Table Meeting: The Role of AzaSite® in Blepharitis and Microbial Infections (Aug 2009)
Membership of Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO): 2003–Present
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS): 2003–Present
- Association of Asian Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI): 2006–Present
