Provider
Dilip Abraham Thomas, MD
Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology
About Dilip Abraham Thomas, MD
The oculoplastics specialist addresses disorders and aesthetic enhancements of the eyelid, face and orbits. Dr. Thomas completed a combined 6-year BA/MD medical program at Lehigh University and the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP). He remained at Allegheny General Hospital/MCP for his internship year and then completed his ophthalmology residency at Brown University School of Medicine / Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Thomas completed fellowship level training in oculoplastic & orbital surgery, as well as neuro-ophthalmology at the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. He gained additional exposure to cosmetic facial plastic surgery with Dr. Robert Flowers at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the only subspecialty trained oculoplastic surgeon in the surrounding region. Dr. Thomas' subspecialty practice focuses on diseases involving the eyelid, orbit and lacrimal system caused by tumors, trauma, neurologic or age-related changes. He also provides skilled management and treatment of patients with lacrimal system disease, orbital fractures or prosthetic eyes. He also has an interest and experience in aesthetic eyelid and facial surgery, including botulinum toxin, facial fillers, endoscopic brow and mid-facial surgery, and laser skin resurfacing. He has been named one of
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Clinical Interests
Thyroid eye disease,
surgical rehabilitation of prosthetic eyes,
surgical correction of age related/traumatic/cancerous lesion of the eyelids,
orbit and tear drainage system;
aesthetic facial surgery (browlift/blepharoplasty/cheek lift/skin resurfacing),
Botox injections and facial fillers (Restylane, Radiesse);
eyelid and facial spasms. -
Research Interests
Facial neuropathy/palsy
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Other Info
Dr. Thomas' practice focuses on diseases involving the eyelid, orbit and lacrimal system caused by tumors, trauma, neurologic or age-related changes.
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
Neuro-ophthalmology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Director of Oculoplastics Service
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - Certified, 1999
Education and Training
Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania - 1992
Internship: Allegheny General Hospital - 1993
Residency: Brown University School of Medicine - 1997
Fellowship: Neuro-ophthalmology, University of Michigan, Kellogg Eye Center - 1999
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
1220 W Wheeler Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Thomas’s Reviews
December, 27 2022
Very nice conversation with the doctor
November, 3 2022
The provider was good, but the wait time was beyond poor.
November, 3 2022
Doctor came highly recommended, but everything else was awful.
October, 16 2022
Excellent
September, 24 2022
He was professional.
September, 6 2022
He was the best most at eye clinic to take time to explain to me what was being done and what was going on
August, 22 2022
Would highly recommend!!!!!
August, 8 2022
Listened and talked to me about any concerns I had.
August, 3 2022
If he wasn't the only "guy" he wouldn't be my guy
July, 13 2022
Cannot say enough about the professional and knowledge of The doctor . I trust him totally with my sight
June, 11 2022
We discussed additional treatment, some of which occurred that day, some at home, self directed, whixh was good.
June, 4 2022
Wait time had me upset
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