Zakiya Nicks, O.D.

Optometrist

SPECIALTIES

Primary Care Optometry

Ocular Disease

Ocular Surgery Co-management

LOCATIONS

West Cobb Eye Doctors

Windy Hill Eye Doctors

About Zakiya Nicks, O.D.

Dr. Zakiya Nicks is a skilled optometrist and has been with Marietta Eye Clinic since 2018. Dr. Nicks received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry prior to starting her hands-on optometric practice in Memphis, TN shortly there-after. While in Memphis, TN. Dr. Nicks recieved multiple awards for her expertise and passion. This passion continues to extend onward to her patients today. After Memphis, Dr. Nicks moved her practice to Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Sytem in Little Rock, Arkansas where she worked for three years. Dr. Nicks is now sharing her expertise locally by serving the Kennestone, Douglasville, and West Cobb locations. Dr. Nicks’ patients often say that she is professional and knowledgeable. Others describe her beside manner as upbeat, reassuring, and personable. Marietta Eye Clinic is thrilled to have Dr. Nicks on the team to provide our patients with this outstanding care time and time again.

Zakiya Nicks, O.D.

Primary Care Optometry
Ocular Disease

Advanced Competency in Medical Optometry (ACMO) Certification

Featured in American Optometric Association Focus, “Vision for the Underserved,” May 2014
Memphis Business Journal’s, Top Forty Under 40 Honoree
Southern College of Optometry’s Above and Beyond Award, July 2013
Tennessee Public Health Association Annual Meeting Outstanding Poster Presentation Award, 2013

Hospital-Based Primary Care Residency
Memphis Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Memphis, TN

Doctor of Optometry Degree with Honors
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry
Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science, Major: Chemistry, Minor: Biology
Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS

National Optometric Association
American Optometric Association

Present, Marietta Eye Clinic

2015 – 2018, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, North Little Rock, AR

2008 – 2015, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN

What our patients are saying...

"Dr Nicks is professional, knowledgeable, upbeat, reassuring, and personable. Thank you, Dr. Nicks, for a thorough examination."

Roberta G.

"Dr. Nicks listened to my concerns and answered my questions while sitting, looking me in the eye, indicating respect. Her answers were clear and complete."

Brenda L.

"All employees were courteous. The Covid precautions are reasonable: only one person at a time and appointments in optician area. Dr. Nicks was patient and respectful. The refraction was well done. I recommend this practice."

Brenda L.