About Dr. Michael Willman
Dr. Michael Willman is a board-certified ophthalmologist at CarlinVision in Snellville, Georgia, specializing in cataract surgery and glaucoma care for patients throughout Gwinnett County and the greater Atlanta area. With more than 25 years of surgical and clinical experience, Dr. Willman has dedicated his career to improving vision for cataract patients and preserving vision for those living with glaucoma.
Dr. Willman earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University in Missouri and completed his ophthalmology residency at Oklahoma State University in 1996. Recognizing a strong interest in glaucoma, he went on to complete a Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Louisville — advanced subspecialty training that remains the foundation of his surgical approach today. He subsequently joined the faculty at A.T. Still University as an Assistant Professor before transitioning to private practice in North Carolina, where he practiced for 13 years. In 2015, Dr. Willman joined the CarlinVision team in Snellville, bringing his depth of surgical expertise to Gwinnett County patients.
Earlier in his academic career, Dr. Willman studied at the University of Texas-Austin, where he earned dean’s list recognition and received distinctions for teaching science to elementary school children — an early reflection of the patient-centered, educational approach he brings to his practice today.
Dr. Willman performs a wide range of procedures at CarlinVision, including cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implantation (for both near and distance vision), glaucoma surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, eyelid surgery, pterygium surgery, and YAG laser surgery. He is certified on the Ziemer® Z8 and Alcon® LenSx laser platforms for laser-assisted cataract surgery and utilizes advanced glaucoma devices including the OMNI surgical system and the Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy device — offering Snellville and Gwinnett County patients access to some of the most current minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) options available.
Dr. Willman is board certified by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners and the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. He holds active membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, the Atlanta Ophthalmology Society, and the Christian Ophthalmology Society, and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach to patient care, Dr. Willman takes time to listen to each patient’s individual concerns and explain treatment options clearly — ensuring that every person who walks through the door feels heard and confident in their care.
Outside the office, Dr. Willman is married to Melissa Willman, PA-C, and together they have four sons — Jeremy, Austin, Brayden, and Beckham. He enjoys family activities, church, mountain hiking, playing classical and jazz piano, and painting.
Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.