Zakiya Nicks, O.D.

Optometrist

Member, National Optometric Association

Member, American Optometric Association

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About Dr. Nicks

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.

Education & Training

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

Qualifications

Advanced Competency in Medical Optometry (ACMO) Certification

Specialties

Primary Care Optometry
Ocular Disease

Honors & Awards

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