Dr. Amit Bajaj

Amit Bajaj, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a strong academic and clinical foundation specializing in cornea and external disease management, LASIK, and crosslinking. He is committed to providing personalized, advanced eye care services using cutting-edge treatment, including corneal transplant techniques like Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK).

Dr. Bajaj earned his medical degree from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and became a junior inductee in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Texas Southwestern Hospital. He later completed a fellowship in corneal, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma.  

Throughout his academic and clinical career, Dr. Bajaj has authored several peer-reviewed studies and presented at numerous medical conferences across the country. His has received awards and national recognition for his research on a variety of topics, including ocular surface reconstruction and factors influencing intraocular lens exchange.

Dr. Bajaj is passionate about service and has volunteered extensively, providing eye care at free clinics and medical help to underserved schools, supporting pediatric cancer patients and helping adults with disabilities. His practice approach embodies compassionate care and clinical excellence, delivering quality eye care services for his patients and the greater community.    

Locations:

Northside, Center for Sight Conyers / Conyers

Specialties:

• Corneal Disease

• LASIK and Vision Correction

Education:

• Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency (Three Years), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency (One Year)

• Internship: Dean McGee Eye Institute, Cornea/External Disease Fellowship

• Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in ACS Biochemistry at Millsaps College

Research & Publications:

• Authored multiple research projects across institutions including Dean McGee Eye Institute, Glaucoma Center of Texas, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Millsaps College

• Topics include:

  • Pseudophakic Unhappiness – Causes and Outcomes of Premium IOL Exchange

  • Three-Year Outcomes of Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation in Patients with Prior Tube Shunts

• Ophthalmic SJS: Medical Management vs. Ocular Surface Reconstruction

• Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Ophthalmic SJS: Gluing vs. Suturing Techniques

• Retinitis Pigmentosa and Optic Nerve Head Edema

• Memantine and Magnesium for Retinal Migraines

• Streptococcus Intermedius Brain Abscess: A Rare Case

• HIV and Enhancing Lesions on Brain MRI

• Colonic Atresia in Neonates

• Effects of Metformin on Cardiomyocyte Hypoxia

• Surgery Time Delay Research

• Oxidative Reactivity of p-Nitrophenyl Polysulfides

Conferences & Presentations:

He has presented at the following:

• North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)

• Ophthalmology Alumni Day -- University of Texas Southwestern

• Clinical Pathology Conference – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital

• Beta Beta Beta Symposium – Millsaps College (Oral Presentation & Best Poster Award)

• American Chemical Society (ACS) Regional Conference

Honors and Awards:

• University of Mississippi Medical Center: Alpha Omega Alpha Junior Inductee, Brenda Joy Nicholson, M.D. Scholarship, Charles H. Laney, M.D. Merit Award, Meyer and Genevieve Falk Endowment Award

• Millsaps College: 8x President’s Scholar; Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honorary, Vice President; Beta Beta Beta Biology Honorary, Vice President; 2x Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar

• University of Texas Southwestern: Best Poster Award

Leadership & Service

• Camp Rainbow – Camp counselor for pediatric cancer patients

• Jackson Free Clinic – Team leader and mentor to senior medical students

• Mustard Seed – Volunteer supporting adults with disabilities

• UMMC Mercy Delta Express Project – Medical volunteer for underserved schools

• Habitat for Humanity – Community volunteer