Allen Beck
William and Clara Redmond Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Section of Glaucoma
Dr. Beck's clinical focus is on diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult glaucoma, including surgical treatment of cataract.
His research interests include diagnosis and management of pediatric glaucoma, clinical studies of adult glaucoma therapies, pediatric cataract, and glaucoma compliance.
National Recognition
1989 – Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society
1999, 2002 – Clinical Teaching Award, Emory Ophthalmology Residents
2002 – American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
2009 – 2014 – Best Doctors in America/Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors
Areas of clinical interest
- Diagnosis and management of pediatric and adult glaucoma
- Surgical treatment of cataract
- New glaucoma therapies
Education
Fellowship in Glaucoma:
Emory University: 1993-1994
Residency
Emory University: 1990-1993
Chief Resident: 1992-1993
Internship
Georgia Baptist Medical Center: 1989-1990
Medical School
Emory University: 1985-1989 (cum laude)
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University 1981-1985 (magna cum laude)