Nancy J. Newman, MD, was appointed LeoDelle Jolley Chair of Ophthalmology by Emory University School of Medicine in February 2002. She also holds the positions of professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, and instructor in Neurological Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. She also is director, Section of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Emory Eye Center.
Dr. Newman has more than 500 publications, including scientific articles, book chapters and books, including the primary textbook in neuro-ophthalmology, Walsh & Hoyt’s Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 5th and 6th editions. She is co-author, with Valérie Biousse, of the textbook, Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated (Thieme), the first edition published in 2009, the second edition in 2016, and the third edition in 2020. She has served on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, the Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Seminars in Neurology and the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
Dr. Newman has lectured widely throughout the world and is known for her innovative teaching style. She sees both adults and children with neuro-ophthalmologic problems, such as optic nerve disorders, visual field defects and disorders of ocular motility.
Her main research interests include disorders of the optic nerve and mitochondrial diseases.
Dr. Newman is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, and the American Neurological Association.
Dr. Newman was named Teacher of the Year by the Emory Medical School First Year Class in 1992, and again by the Eye Center residents in 1994. She was awarded the American Neurological Association’s (ANA) Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award in 2003 and the Emory University School of Medicine’s Dean’s Teaching Award in 2004. She was elected President of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society on July 1, 2014. She was a recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness Lew R. Wasserman Merit Award. Among her many named lectureships are the prestigious William F. Hoyt Lecture for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2013) and the H. Houston Merritt Lecture for the American Academy of Neurology (2017).
She is consistently named in Atlanta magazine as a “Top Doctor" and in the “Top Doctors” in the neurology and neuro-ophthalmology categories in U.S. News & World Report, where she ranks in the top 1% of doctors so listed.
Dr. Newman served on the Board of Trustees of Princeton University for 14 years and is currently a trustee emerita. She also served as President of the Princeton Alumni Association and Chair of the Alumni Council.
Areas of Clinical Interest
• Neurology (board certified since 1989)
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
Titles & Roles
LeoDelle Jolley Professor, Ophthalmology and Neurology, and Instructor, Neurological Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine
Director, Section of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Emory Eye Center
Education & Training
Education
Fellowship, Neuro-opthalmology, 1989
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Residency, Neurology, 1988
Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1985
Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical Education, MD, 1984
Harvard Medical School
Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1989
Professional Memberships
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (Fellow)
1992, Teacher of the Year, Emory Medical School First Year Class
1992, Clinical Teaching Award, Ophthalmology Residents, Emory University
1996, Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
1998, Elected to Fellow status, American Academy of Neurology
1999, Excellence in Lecturing Award, Emory Medical School Second Year Class
1999, Lew R. Wasserman Merit Award, Research to Prevent Blindness
2003, Distinguished Neurology Teacher of the Year, American Neurological Association
2004, Elected as Faculty Member Alpha Omega Alpha
2004, Dean’s Teaching Award, Emory University School of Medicine
2007, Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2013, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society’s William F. Hoyt Lecturer Award
2017, H. Houston Merritt Lecturer, American Academy of Neurology
2018,Jacobson Lecturer, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Atlanta magazine, “Top Doctor"
U.S. News& World Report, "Top Doctor" (top 1%)
1992-1996 and 1998-2008, Board of Trustees, Princeton University
2008-present, Trustee Emerita, Princeton University
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We were grateful to be able to quickly see Dr. Nancy Neman and her team- the vision in my left eye was at risk and they were prompt and provided excellent care with seasoned experience.
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11/19/2024
Received outstanding care from Dr Newman.
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09/23/2024
Dr. Newman and her staff are the best.
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06/28/2024
She is my LONGEST physician and most knowledgable about my histoy.
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06/27/2024
Nancy Newman is the best doctor she really cares about her people you can tell.. She is awesome
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05/26/2024
Dr Fisher & Dr Newman
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04/15/2024
A++ customer service was top tier!
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04/02/2024
Every thing was fully explained.
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03/23/2024
Dr. Newman and her staff were very good.
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02/03/2024
Very good.
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01/16/2024
I experienced patience , kindness and compassion
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01/09/2024
Dr Newman far exceeds expectations. She is extremely thorough, excellent listener and explains outcome and even offers extra help and opinions. I never feel rushed or overlooked. She is an amazing physician and caregiver. I cannot say enough positive about her.
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12/09/2023
Extremely awesome Dr. (MY Favorite) The after notes had alot more than we phiscaly discussed.
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12/05/2023
I wished all doctors were like these doctors they might not care but they made me feel like they truly cared for me when I was in their office. Better than any Columbia University doctor than I have ever been to and I opened Columbia university's new medical education building in nyc doing medical education
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11/18/2023
Very Professional and knowledgeable
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10/24/2023
Dr. Newman and her staff are the best. The visit ran like clockwork.
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09/12/2023
The resident was cordial but Dr Newman was dismissive and lacked compassion
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08/29/2023
Dr Newman, her fellow, and the ophthalmology resident were efficient and encouraging.
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08/08/2023
From start to finish, everything was explained in detail, my questions were answered, and each proceedure was explained in a way that made me feel comfortable.
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06/29/2023
Dr. Newman was special. The whole experience with her and the staff was enjoyable and enlightening.
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06/20/2023
The fellow who saw me was very caring in her understanding of my questions and explained everything I needed to be clarified about my issues and understanding my brain tumor
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06/20/2023
Extremely thorough. Very kind. Very compassionate.
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05/23/2023
Both the physician and the PA were extremely knowledgeable.
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05/20/2023
I see Nancy Newman every 3 months and I am serious whenever I say she is an amazing doctor I feel like she is part of my family because I have seen her so many times she's just amazing
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03/17/2023
Dr Newman and her fellow were terrific....attentive, informative and compassionate.....a wonderful experience
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02/28/2023
I was provided a clear explanation of what had happened to cause my problem, as well as a clear plan of action with all the different possibilities. I truly appreciated the analysis and the clear explanation of the plan of action.
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02/23/2023
From the check in to check out was so efficient. People were so kind, helpful and I was impressed by the professionalism of everyone there at Emory.
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02/16/2023
Dr Newman took her time explaining the details of my condition. I left there fully understanding the situation.