Monica Bratton, M.D.

Monica Bratton, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

SPECIALTIES

Pediatrics
Adult Strabismus
Myopia Management

LOCATIONS

Kennestone Eye Doctors
Acworth Eye Doctors
Towne Lake Eye Doctors
Marietta Eye Surgery Center

About Monica Bratton, M.D.

Starting out as a children’s hospital volunteer, Dr. Bratton was drawn to the medical field as a profession and found energizing purpose in working with people, especially children. She loves that the medical profession is centered around people with a focus on continuing education to improve the lives served. Dr. Bratton chose to specialize in Pediatric Ophthalmology because it was both challenging and rewarding. Bratton describes it, stating, “Working with and examining children can be difficult. Getting a proper exam with little ones requires flexibility and playfulness. Doctor’s offices can be stuffy and intimidating to children. Pediatric doctors have to be willing to be silly, sing songs, and try creative approaches to getting compliance.”Her focus in Adult Strabismus stems from the exciting and rewarding challenge of working with complex situations. Dr. Bratton describes her passion by stating, “The challenge excites me and the dramatic change in quality of life patients can experience provides continual motivation. I love seeing the joy on adult and pediatric patients when they experience the world in a whole new way.”Dr. Bratton became a provider at the Marietta Eye Clinic in 2017. She and her husband live in the Atlanta area with their three children. When not at work, she enjoys sewing, monogramming, and embroidery. Dr. Bratton is an avid reader and enjoys working out to stay healthy.

Monica Bratton, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology
Adult Pediatric Strabismus

2017 Georgia Medical License #76779
2014 Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
2013 Basic Life Support Certified (BLS)
2011 Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

2016 Outstanding Service Award, University of Texas Southwestern Ophthalmology Department
2009 Alpha Omega Alpha Distinguished Student Award
2005 Summa Cum Laude

2013 – 2014 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellowship
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX

2010 – 2013 Ophthalmology Residency
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX

2009 – 2010 Transitional Year Internship
Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, IL

2005 – 2009 Degree: Doctor of Medicine
The University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN

2001 – 2005 Degree: Bachelor of Arts
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

2017 – Present WellStar Cobb Hospital
2017 – Present WellStar Douglas Hospital
2017 – Present WellStar Kennestone Hospital
2017 – Present WellStar Paulding Hospital
2017 – Present WellStar Windy Hill Hospital

2010 American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
2009 American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
2009 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
2005 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

Publications

Present Principal Investigator, Efficacy in Controlling Myopia in Young Children using DOT 0.2 Spectacle Lenses (EUCALYPTUS), a randomized, double-blind, prospective study of glasses to control myopia
Consultant, Oral NNZ-2591 in Prader-Willi Syndrome, investigating a novel drug to treat the symptoms associated with this syndrome
Consultant, Galactosemia Pediatric Study, investigating a novel drug to treat this vision threatening disease
Present Principal Investigator, The STAAR Study, a randomized, double-blind, prospective study of low dose atropine and myopia control

Dajee, K.P., Rossen, J. L., Bratton, M.L., Whitson, J.T., He, Y.J. A Ten-Year Review of Pediatric Uveitis at a Hispanic Dominated Tertiary Pediatric Ophthalmic Clinic. Clinical Ophthalmology, 2016 Aug 22;10:1607-12.

Bratton, M.L., Hoehn, M.E., Morris, B., Merchant, T.E., Gajjar, A. Patel, R., Kerr, N.C. Residual Strabismus in Children Following Resolution of Cranial Nerve Palsies Affecting Ocular Motility. American Orthoptic Journal (AOJ), 2015 Nov; 65(1):87-93.

Bratton, M.L., He, Y., Weakley, D.R. Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant (Ozurdex) in the Treatment of Pediatric Uveitis. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (JAAPOS), 2014 Apr,18(2);110-3.

Lynch, M. Sangeet Kaar/Musician. Painting, 16×20 Acrylic on canvas. Featured as the Cover Art for the January 2009 edition of Academic Medicine – Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) along with a descriptive article of the inspiration behind the artwork. Published, January 2009.

Presentations
Issaho, D.C., Bratton, M.L., Wang, S. Visual Acuity and Refractive Outcome in Pediatric IOL Implantation with Initial Low vs High Hyperopia. E-Poster presentation at the 2015 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting.

Bratton, M.L., He, Y., Whitson, J.T. Ten-Year Review of Pediatric Uveitis at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Poster presentation at the 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual meeting.

Bratton, M.L., Lam, A., Weakley, D.R., Wang, S. Demographic Trends in Pediatric Cataract Surgery at a Tertiary Referral Center. Poster presentation at the 2013 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Bratton, M.L., He, Y., Weakley, D.R. Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant (Ozurdex) in the Treatment of Pediatric Uveitis. Poster presentation at the 2013 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting.

Bratton, M.L., Hoehn, M.E., Kerr, N.C. Residual Strabismus in Children Following Resolution of Cranial Nerve Palsies Affecting Ocular Motility. Platform presentation at the 2009 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting and the 2009 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Hoehn, M.E., Bratton, M.L., Kerr, N.C. Amblyopia in Children with Cranial Nerve Palsies Affecting Ocular Motility. Poster presentation at the 2009 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting and Platform presentation at the 2009 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

2016 Reviewer, Alumni Day Presentation, University of Texas Southwestern Ophthalmology
Department
2014 Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Ophthalmology Department
2013 Resident Selection Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Ophthalmology Department

2007 – 2009 Volunteer for the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus/Memphis Glaucoma screenings
2008 International volunteer at the Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in New Delhi, India
2008 Foundation Fighting Blindness Vision Walk Team Leader
2002 Co-Founder of Clinic Vols – Volunteer organization for Knoxville public schools

2017 – Present Marietta Eye Clinic, Marietta, Georgia, Associate
2014 – 2016 Ophthalmology Consultants, P.A., Irving, Texas, Associate
2013 – 2014 University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, Faculty/Fellow Physician
2010 – 2013 Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas, Resident Physician
2009 – 2010 Resurrection Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, Intern
2001 – 2005 Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, Medical/Clerical Assistant

Reading, sewing, traveling

What our patients are saying...

"The surgery went great! The staff couldn’t have been nicer. Everyone I dealt with from start to finish was perfect. Dr. Bratton is the best doctor I’ve seen in 20 years."
T. Terry, Jr.
"I took my 1 year old to see Dr. Bratton, and she is AMAZING! She is so kind and patient. She takes time to explain everything. She even sang 'Itsy-Bitsy Spider' to get him to focus. Now I was impressed."
C. Lewis
"Dr. Bratton is the greatest. She sees both my children. I am so thankful we found her. Both my children are special needs, and the quality of care they received from her is remarkable. She truly cares about her patients, and her professionalism is amazing. Once you become her patients, you will love her to the moon and back! Best doctor ever!"
Felicia T.
"Dr. Bratton is AMAZING with my 1 year old! He isn't the easiest during his appointments and his eye surgery she did. She is so patient with him! I appreciate how wonderful she is with him! She is very thorough and explains everything completely. I absolutely recommend Dr. Bratton for any eye care you may need!"
Erica O.
"Very professional and positive. She took the time to explain my diagnosis and was very helpful. I appreciated the follow up appointments to monitor my condition."
Kerri M.
"We have been seeing Dr. Monica Bratton at the Woodstock location for about 2 years now. We came to her after several eye doctors failed to properly diagnose my daughter's shifting eye problem. She is great with children, my daughter is relaxed around her, and I am so glad we found her. The front desk staff and everyone who assists in her office are always welcoming and friendly."
Amma T.
"Dr. Bratton is amazing. And Mr. Frank. is the best my son absolutely loved ???? him. They are great with children."
Esteban A.
"We had a great experience with my daughter’s surgery. Everyone that we encountered from the anesthesiologist, the nurses and Dr. Bratton, were incredibly kind, helpful and attentive. I feel like they listened to what I had to say, answered any questions that I had, and gave me clear and direct instructions on how to care for Vera. I really appreciated all the help that I received loading my daughter in the car after the surgery. A nurse followed me out and helped carry my items. I also really loved that Dr. Bratton took the time to follow up with my husband and me a few hours after the surgery to see how Vera was doing. She gave us helpful tips on how to help decrease Vera’s pain - which was a godsend."
Vera J.
"My daughter had eye surgery on 12/29/2020. My entire experience form doctor visits, to the surgery center have been wonderful. Dr. Bratton has excellent “bed side “ manner. She was very patient, and took the time to answer all of my questions and/or Concerns. She even provides you with her cell phone number so that you can reach her immediately with any post op issues. Thankfully there were none. My daughters eyes look great. My only regret is not having this done sooner. It has improved her confidence and she’ll be fully ready to tackler her middle school career with confidence in the fall. I’m forever grateful to Marietta Eye Clinic."
Yvette
"I was very nervous about my 6-year-old having strabismus surgery. But Dr. Bratton was an absolute dream! Her and her staff never made us feel uncomfortable kept us very informed and she even gave her personal cell phone number if we had any issues! She also checked on my daughter multiple times during the weekend after her surgery! 100% recommend. I cannot say enough good things about them!"
Berkley R.
"Marietta Eye Clinic was amazing! So thankful for Dr Bratton! My son had a serious eye injury and when the hospital missed the diagnosis, Dr Bratton was quick to look over X-rays and find the reason he was having double vision. Thank you so much!"
Jenny B.
"Dr. Bratton is the best. I would never consider going anywhere else . Our daughter went to 3 other optometrist before we were referred to Dr. Bratton at Marietta Eye Clinic by our friend Pam Brown [who also works there] and we have never been happier, thank you Pam Brown , Dr. Bratton and Marietta eye clinic."
Preston H.
"Efficient, friendly staff & doctors especially Dr. Bratton! She is a very sharp & knowledgeable professional."
Jim V.
"Love you Dr. Bratton, thank you for fixing my left eye. I still have some redness but am grateful."
Eunice E.
"My experience with Dr. Monica Bratton has been literally life changing. She diagnosed my autoimmune disease before any other specialist could confirm it...There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for her dedication, professionalism and truly servant’s heart. She doesn’t give up or give in!! She’s a strong woman of conviction with a kind heart! Thank you Dr. Monica Bratton for the absolute best possible care I could have!"
Denise M.
"It's been a great place for my child who has vision issues. Our doctor, Dr. Bratton, is really good with him and makes him feel comfortable. All the staff who works here is friendly and helpful. I would recommend Marietta Eye Clinic to anyone who has children with eye difficulties."
Jada G.

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