Dennis C. Matzkin, M.D.

Dennis Matzkin, M.D. graduated from the University of Witwatersrand Medical School in 1980. He completed his internship in medicine and surgery as well as ophthalmology at the Johannesburg Hospital. After completing two years national service as a medical officer in South Africa, he entered residency at the University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital. He was awarded the Fellowship in Ophthalmology by the college of medicine in South Africa.

After immigrating to the US in 1989, Dr Matzkin spent 5 years undergoing further ophthalmic training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY, where he was a fellow and surgical instructor in microsurgical eye surgery. He has published articles in peer review journals, and presented papers at national meetings.

Dr Matzkin began general ophthalmic practice in Atlanta in 1995. He established Eye1st Vision & Laser in 2000.

Dr Matzkin is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Medical Association and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology.

He has treated such high profile patients as President Carter's three children, Captain Herb Emory "Eye-in-the-Sky", weather anchor Laura Huckabee, and the three-time world champion archer, Jessie Moorhead from the Outdoor TV Channel.

James A. Stewart, O.D.

Dr. Stewart attended Birmingham-Southern College as a pre-med chemistry major and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The University of Alabama/Medical Center at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama in 1974. He began his career at Shelby Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. Dr. Stewart has maintained a private practice since then with over 35 years experience. Dr. Stewart’s area of specialty includes family eye care, medical eye care, pre and post operative surgical eye care and pediatric eye care.

In addition to maintaining a private practice, Dr. Stewart was founder and President of two national eyecare consulting and management companies. He is a partner at Eye1st Vision & Laser with offices in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and Buckhead.

Dr. Stewart is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric Association, and the Greater Atlanta Optometric Association. He is a past board member of The Georgia Society to Prevent Blindness where he and his wife were both active in fund raising events that raised money for school vision and glaucoma screenings throughout the state of Georgia.

In his spare time, Dr. Stewart enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Melisa, their two sons, and granddaughter.

George D. Shida, O.D.

Dr. Shida graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Pre-Med Biology. He played football lettering for 3 years. Dr. Shida received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama/Medical Center at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama in 1980. He began his private practice career in 1981 at the Atlanta area, where he continues to practice. His specialty is family eye care, medical eye care, pre and post operative surgical care, and contact lenses.

Dr. Shida is a partner of Eye1st Vision & Laser with offices in Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, and Buckhead.

Dr. Shida is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric Association, and the Greater Atlanta Optometric Association, where he is a past president.

Dr. Shida enjoys coaching and following sports activities of his two college sons. He also likes playing golf in his spare time.

Julie A. Wolf, O.D.

Dr. Wolf graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with honors in 1991. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Southern College of Optometry in 1995, also with honors. She began her career in Jacksonville, Florida at the prestigious Baptist Eye Institute, where she was a team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL association, as well as director of the internship program for the Institute. Dr. Wolf has practiced in multidisciplinary private practice settings since 1995, relocating to the Johns Creek, Georgia area in 2006. She has extensive experience in treating ocular disease, including glaucoma, and comprehensive eye care for all ages.

Dr. Wolf is a member of The American Optometric Association, The Contact Lens and Cornea Section of the American Optometric Association, The Georgia Optometric Association, as well as the Greater Atlanta Optometric Association. She served as a trustee to the boards of her local optometric society and TLC Laser Center while she was practicing in central Florida.

Dr. Wolf is a current board member and past board chairman of the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce. As Chair of the Health and Wellness committee of the Chamber, she helped organize the Johns Creek Fall Wellness Festival in 2007 and 2008, bringing free health screenings and information to the community of Johns Creek. Dr. Wolf is also a member of the Johns Creek Healthcare Association.

Dr. Wolf’s personal interests include traveling, physical fitness and nutrition, horseback riding, and boating.