Dr. Manuel John Chaknis, MD

Dr. Manuel Chaknis is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. With 34 years of experience in eye care, he has built extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vision and eye health conditions. Dr. Chaknis is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

He practices at multiple locations throughout Georgia, including Canton, Lawrenceville, Johns Creek, and Marietta, and maintains affiliations with Doctors Hospital of Augusta and Piedmont Augusta Hospital Summerville Campus. Dr. Chaknis treats complex conditions such as increased intracranial pressure and Usher syndrome, as well as more common issues like bacterial conjunctivitis. His practice offers comprehensive eye care services including emergency care, retinal imaging, and tonometry to assess eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 stars.