About Dr. Michael Willman
Dr. Willman has committed to improve vision for cataract patients and preserving vision for glaucoma patients for over 25 years. His dedication began at the University of Texas-Austin where he received several distinctions teaching science to elementary school children and placement on the dean’s list for academic achievement. He received his medical degree at A.T. Still University in Missouri and afterwards completed an Ophthalmology residency at Oklahoma State University in 1996. Having a special interest in glaucoma and cataract surgery, he accepted a Glaucoma training appointment at the University of Louisville. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Willman joined the faculty at his alma mater, A.T. Still University, as an Assistant Professor and practiced in Missouri for 4 years. In 2002, he relocated to North Carolina to accept a partnership in a private practice where he worked for 13 years. In 2015, Dr. Willman joined CarlinVision in Snellville. He is pleased to be part of a talented team of physicians dedicated to preserving vision.
Dr. Willman treats his patients with a compassionate, comprehensive approach, taking care to listen to their individual concerns and providing skilled treatment. His friendly and approachable demeanor puts his patients at ease and his expertise helps ensure excellent results. Passionate about his work, Dr. Willman’s ultimate reward is the improved vision and satisfaction his patients gain from their vision.
He is married to Melissa Willman, PA-C and has four boys – Jeremy, Austin, Brayden and Beckham. Dr. Willman enjoys family activities, church, mountain hiking trips, playing classical and jazz piano, and working on classic cars.
- Board Certified: National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, Atlanta Ophthalmology Society, Christian Ophthalmology Society
- Faculty: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Clinical Assistant Professor
- Certified: Ziemer® Z8 and Alcon® LenSx for laser assisted cataract surgery, Premium lenses for cataract surgery, OMNI surgical device for glaucoma, Kahook goniotomy device for glaucoma, among other devices for eye surgery
- Common Procedures: cataract surgery, premium cataract lens implantation for near and distance, eyelid surgery, glaucoma surgery, pterygium surgery, YAG laser surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, among various other procedures for the eyes