Doctors
Dr. David N. Ross /
Dr. Michael M. Bloom
Dr. Robert D. Butterwick /
Dr. Matthew A. Mast
Practice Departments
Optical Lab |
Contact Lens Coordinator |
Surgical Coordinator
Insurance Coordinator |
Technicians |
Front Office |
Study Coordinator
With more than 50 years of combined clinical experience, the Doctors and staff at Ross Eyecare Group continue to dedicate themselves to providing the finest in eyecare, contact lenses, and eyewear in the Atlanta area. We provide a wide range of services from routine, preventive vision care for children and adults, to medical management of eye diseases, to specialty contact lens care for patients with astigmatism, dry eyes, keratoconus, or bifocal needs (we take pride in prescribing for those "hard-to-fit" patients).
When it comes to advanced medical technology and experience for the detection and treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, or refractive surgery consultation (LASIK, LASEK, ASA), our patients deserve and receive the most comprehensive and personalized care.
A well established co-management network of highly specialized, hand picked physicians throughout the area allows us to insure that our patients receive the best of care within our office, and, when necessary, beyond the confines of our facility. Our highly trained and experienced optician team, in concert with our on-site finishing lab provides the finest in eyeglass lens fabrication and design. With more than 1000 frames to choose from, our optical dispensary is second to none. It is the award winning combination of highly experienced professionals along with one of the most carefully selected, extensive inventories of prescription eyeglass frames and non-prescription sunglasses that allow us to offer the very best in eye care and eyewear.
Dr. David N. Ross
Dr. David
Ross is the founding member of Ross Eyecare Group practicing primary care Optometry
in Atlanta since 1983. He had the privilege of working with and building the
practice with his wife, Dr. Donna Ross who retired to be a stay-at-home mom in
1994. A 1979 graduate of the University of Florida at Gainesville, Dr. David
Ross
then received his Doctorate of Optometry in 1983 from the University of Alabama,
School of Optometry in Birmingham.
Emphasizing a more personal and medical approach to eyecare, Dr. Ross provides
primary eyecare for children and adults. With particular emphasis and experience
in prescribing specialty contact lenses for patients with dry eye, keratoconus,
astigmatism and bifocal requirements, Dr. Ross enjoys caring for that "hard
to fit" contact lens patient as well as working with athletes to maximize their
visual potential. He is the recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Outstanding Expertise
in Contact Lens award.
In addition to his work at Ross Eyecare, Dr. Ross served as a clinical investigator
for several contact lens companies working with the newest contact lens materials
and designs to enhance the comfort and visual performance of a variety of contact
lenses from lenses that correct astigmatism to bifocal contacts to contacts specifically
designed for patients with dry eye. Throughout his career, Dr. Ross's goal
has been to stay on the cutting edge of technology in order to bring the newest
and best in lens designs to his patients.
He has also participated in pharmaceutical studies evaluating the effects of new treatments for patients with dry eye as well as several studies monitoring changes in the eye due to various systemic medications used for treatment of autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus. In addition, he was an early investigator with the Emory Vision Correction Center evaluating the short and long-term outcomes of refractive surgical options including LASIK and LASEK. One of the results of this experience is his knowledge and understanding of the need for thorough pre and post-operative counseling and care for all patients exploring refractive surgery options.
Dr. Ross is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric
Association and the Southeastern Council of Optometry.
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Dr. Michael M. Bloom
Dr. Michael Bloom is a senior partner at Ross Eyecare Group and has been practicing
full-scope optometry at Ross Eyecare since 1991. Dr. Bloom built his practice
through word-of-mouth referrals from both satisfied patients and prominent medical
practices in the Atlanta area alike. Dr. Bloom has extensive experience
co-managing LASIK surgery, as well as cataract surgery and enjoys seeing patients
of all ages. He was an affiliate doctor of the Emory Vision Correction Center
and has appeared on CNN and local news stations as an eye care expert.
Dr. Bloom graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983 and spent three subsequent
years doing medical research at Emory University, Department of Pharmacology.
He received his Doctorate of Optometry in 1991 from the University of Alabama-Birmingham
School of Optometry.
Dr. Bloom has participated in clinical studies for contact lenses and pharmaceuticals
and served as a clinical examiner for the State Board of Optometry and on the
Georgia Optometric Association Board of Trustees. Along with his wife Ansley
and their two daughters, Dr. Bloom lives in Dunwoody and enjoys boating,
biking and really cool sunglasses.
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Dr. Robert D. Butterwick
Dr. Robert Butterwick is a principal partner at Ross Eyecare Group. He is
committed to providing the highest level of eyecare to his patients. Although
many of his patients are from Buckhead and surrounding Atlanta communities, he
is very proud of the fact that he has many patients that travel great distances
to receive eyecare from him. He is a 1986 graduate of Millersville University
in Pennsylvania, and received his Doctorate in 1994 from Nova Southeastern University
in Florida - College of Optometry. Throughout his career, Dr. Butterwick has
completed advanced training courses in a variety of eyecare specialties. These
include, but are not limited to, advanced contact lens fitting techniques, as
well as the treatment and management of ocular conditions including cataracts,
glaucoma, keratoconus, and dry eyes. He has extensive co-management experience
in LASIK surgery and other refractive surgery techniques. He received the Southern
Diplomat continuing education award for advanced training in the treatment and
management of conditions pertaining to glaucoma, and ocular requirements for
Pilots.
Dr. Butterwick has also appeared on CNN as well as the local news as an eyecare
expert. He currently serves as President of the Greater Atlanta Optometric Association.
In his free time, he coaches Little League, as well as assists in Youth Football
and Soccer. He is an avid golfer and tennis player.
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Dr. Matthew A. Mast
A native of Kokomo Indiana, Dr. Matthew Mast received a bachelor's degree in
Biology from Indiana University before earning his optometry degree from the
Indiana University School of Optometry. After graduating, he moved to Atlanta
to pursue an additional 13 month residency in ocular disease at the well-known
Omni Eye Services of Atlanta. At Omni, Dr. Mast received advanced training in
many areas of medical care for the eyes including pre and post operative cataract
care, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, diabetic eye disease management, and
countless others.
Dr. Mast joined Ross Eyecare in May 2006 and enjoys helping a broad spectrum
of patients... those in need of an updated glasses prescription, those who have
had difficulty in the past being fitted with contact lenses, and patients in
need of more personalized, comprehensive eye care. Dr. Mast and his
wife fell in love with Atlanta after his residency training was completed and
are happy to call Atlanta home.
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PRACTICE DEPARTMENTS:
Optical Lab
Our highly trained and experienced team of opticians is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality and most advanced lens and frame technology to meet their individual needs. Helene Reynolds, our team leader, has been with Ross Eyecare Group for fifteen years and is responsible for the frame and lens buying in the office. She, along with her team, will give you a one-on-one personal approach. It starts with understanding the most appropriate lens design relative to both the prescription and the lifestyle needs of our patient.
Next, the lens is combined with a frame style selected from literally thousands of styles, colors and materials that best suits both the functional and cosmetic desires of our patient.
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Contact Lens Coordinator 
Our Contact Lens Coordinator, Babette is available for receiving orders, information on contact lens (CL) products & solutions, and communicating with our patients. She has a vast knowledge of CL materials,
wearing schedules, and CL care. Babette is available by email and phone for replacement CL orders, filling new prescriptions, and answering any CL questions.
clorders@rosseyecare.com
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Surgical Coordinator
Our surgical coordinator, Ryan Baxter serves as our direct and personal patient liaison facilitating the exchange of information between our office and the handpicked network of surgeons who provide for the surgical needs of our patients. Our comprehensive surgical service includes coordinating patient appointments, answering scheduling and procedural questions and insuring that all relevant information is shared between all attending physicians.
surgical@rosseyecare.com
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Insurance Coordinator
Our insurance coordinator, Rachael Riddle, is here to assist you with your insurance and billing questions. With over ten years of experience working with patients and their insurance carriers, Rachael
is extremely knowledgeable in determining the specifics of each patient's coverage.
As a courtesy, we are happy to file vision claims and/or medically based claims with the appropriate insurance company for our patients. We understand that insurance can be confusing and are happy
to answer any questions you may have regarding your coverage. Please visit our Insurance & Billing page for more specific information.
insurance@rosseyecare.com
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Technicians
Our technicians are regarded as some of the best trained, caring, and knowledgeable eye care paraprofessionals in Atlanta. They directly assist our doctors in the medical, visual, and contact lens care of our
patients. They also administer tests and perform procedures ordered by our doctors and work directly with our contact lens patients. They are an excellent resource for information and may be contacted
directly by calling our office.
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Front Office
Our front office staff serves as our frontline of communication for our patients. They are responsible for handling incoming calls, scheduling patients, answering or directing questions, and greeting patients with a smile.
rosseyecare@rosseyecare.com
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Study Coordinator
Not only do the Doctors at Ross Eyecare strive to provide the highest level of care to our patients, they are also involved with pharmaceutical, Contact Lens, Contact Lens solution, diabetic and high blood pressure studies. We are happy to partner with the medical community to not only provide the highest level of ocular health but of total body health. Our Study Coordinator organizes and facilitates clinical studies within the office.
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