Dr. Derrick Pau, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Derrick Pau, who serves patients throughout the State of Georgia.

Dr. Pau is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery as well as the surgical and medical management of glaucoma and related diseases. He joined Eye Consultants of Atlanta in 2016 and practices at the Cumberland, Fayetteville, and Peachtree Corners locations.

Prior to his current endeavors, he was an Assistant Professor and Director of the Glaucoma Service at the University of Florida.

Earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering, Dr. Pau went on to earn his Medical Degree from  George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Subsequently, he completed his residency training at the State University of New York-Stony Brook/Nassau University Medical Center and his fellowship training at Devers Eye Institute/Casey Eye Institute and Houston Methodist. 

With years of experience in the field, the doctor is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States.

On a professional level, Dr. Pau is an active member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

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.

Recommended Articles

• Facts About Sepsis

  Sepsis develops when your body becomes overwhelmed by an infection. It is a very severe illness and can cause widespread inflammation, other problems and sometimes even death. Here are some facts you should know about this life-threatening illness.Sepsis DefinedThis is a severe condition which...

• Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum Disease

  According to a review published in the Journal of Periodontology, studies show a strong link between stress and gum disease. About 57% of the studies conducted displayed an accurate association between gum disease and stress-related symptoms, including distress, anxiety, depression, and...

• Multiple Sclerosis: Richard Pryor's Legacy

  Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III was born on December 1st, 1940 to Gertrude L. and LeRoy “Buck Carter” Pryor. He grew up in a brothel in the red-light district of Peoria, Illinois, which was run by his grandmother, Marie Carter. After his mother abandoned him at the age of 10, Pryor was...

• What Is Pyrexia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  Introduction Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, in which the human body temperature rises above the average normal (37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Pyrexia is one of the most common symptoms of numerous medical conditions.There are multiple factors can affect the normal body...

• Anemia Symptoms

  What is anemia?Anemia occurs when there are low levels of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Red blood cells are the ones that carry oxygen all over the body. So when a person's RBC count is lower than normal, it means that there is not enough oxygen in the blood, causing symptoms of anemia, such...

• Questions You Should Be Asking Your Doctor

  IntroductionAlthough doctors have the best intentions, it does not always mean that they will perfectly recognize their patient’s greatest need. For this reason, patients also need to take an active role when it comes to communicating with their doctor.One of the best ways to make sure that...