Emory Faculty
About
Maria M. Aaron, MD, is a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology within Emory University School of Medicine. For 14 years, Dr. Aaron served as the residency program director for Ophthalmology and is now the associate dean of Graduate Medical Education where she oversees more than a 100 training programs and 1300 residents and fellows.
National Recognition
Dr. Aaron received the prestigious Straatsma Award for Excellence in Resident Education. The award was dually conferred by the presidents of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). She also received the 2011 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s (ACGME) Parker J. Palmer "Courage to Teach" Award, which is presented nationally to 10 outstanding residency program directors for their commitment to teaching and their innovative and effective teaching methods.
Dr. Aaron served as president of the Program Directors’ Council of AUPO (2008) and as the vice-chair of the Ophthalmology Residency Review Committees for the ACGME. In 2011, she was invited to work on the Special Projects Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and assumed the role of Associate Secretary of Special Projects for the American Academy of Ophthalmology in January 2013. For her contributions to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, she was recognized with a Senior Achievement Award in July 2015. She has also been recognized by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) with a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions as an Examiner of the ABO (2005-2013).
In December 2016, Dr. Aaron was selected as secretary for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) Annual Meeting.
Above all, Dr. Aaron truly enjoys her large clinical and surgical practice and is frequently ranked in the top 10% of all Emory physicians for patient satisfaction. She is a natural leader and compassionate physician who has an unparalleled passion for education.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 1999
Locations
Emory Eye Center
1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 3
Atlanta,
GA
30322
Emory Eye Center - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus
5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Fl 4, Ste 400
Atlanta,
GA
30342
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Dr. Aaron is the best!
Dr. Aaron was great. All of the nurses were great also
Again, the most caring, excellent medical care I have experienced in years. Thank you!
Dr Aaron I believe is one of the greatest and caring doctors I have visited, I think Emory all the way around in my opinion one of the top hospitals
Note:All Areas My Responses ..Are Superior/Excellent !!!!
Dr. Maria Aaron is an outstanding physician.
The doctor was very patient explaining to me the different options of the procedures that needed to be done.
Good experience
Awesome
Always excellent and reassuring
All good.
Dr. Aarons is amazing and I am so happy she is helping me! She is very warm, engaging and obviously brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting her.
Good
Dr. Aaron is amazing! I feel so fortunate to have her as my ophthalmologist who will be doing my cataract surgery.
Outstanding patient care
Dr. Aaron is a superb doctor. She obviously has a lot of experience and involved me in making a decision about whether or not to have surgery for my cataracts at this time. I felt heard.
Dr. Maria Aaron is an outstanding physician one of the best I've ever experienced. She combined the highest level of technical expertise with extraordinarily empathic effective patient care. She is a role model for all other physicians in our system.
Dr Aaron is professional and gracious in every way!
No one is as good as Dr. Aaron!!
I love Dr. Aaron. She is an excellent doctor and a great person.
My Dr. Is always harried and running behind with the patients. Does not feel like you are getting the time you need to fully understand your problem.
Great provider. Lousy place to go
Dr Aaron is great
I would recommend them anywhere.
If it wasn't for Dr. Aaron, I would seriously consider a different location. She is exceptional and we have tremendous respect for her. She is the best.
Dr. Aaron is amazing! Personable, professional, caring, detailedjust some of the words to describe her.
Awesome, Awesome Doctor and assistant for explaining the process and the procedure being done, just an awesome staff
Dr Aaron is the best!
Dr Aaron is the best!
Dr Aaron represents the best in medical profession
Outstanding care
Dr Aaron is consistently the best.
Dr. Aaron seemed very knowledgeable and comfortable with her work. Confidence does that, She's great.
Provider took away my worries. Explanation given was easy to understand and was given several recommendations. Wonderful experience
Dr Aaron is excellent in all areas of care. I'm grateful for her.
Dr. Maria Aaron had an excellent bedside manner and thoroughly explained my condition and treatment options!
Dr Aaron answered all of my questions and concerns
Dr. Aaron is the best
Always excellent service. Dr. Aaron is the best. Always delivers professional, kind empathetic service. Great doctor!
Dr Aaron is fantastic. She is efficient, thorough, friendly and most importantly knowledgeable.
Good
Doctor Asron was very caring and an excellent communicator and did s great job with my eye surgery
Dr. Aaron is very personable and caring physician.
Dr. Aaron is a quality example of how a doctor should deal with patients. I am pleased to have her as my ophthalmologist.
Dr. Aaron also did my cataract surgery in 2018. Both procedures were painless with no problems. I really appreciate Dr. Aaron's skill as an eye surgeon and calming my anxiety about surgery.
Dr. Aaron is a superb physician.
Dr. Aaron is absolutely and unquestionably the best MD I've ever had at Emory.
Dr. Aaron is awesome. I would definitely recommend her to friends and family.
Dr Aaron is personable, highly responsive to needs , and is outstanding in her field .Emory is fortunate to have her ! She diagnosed a difficult problem and I am much better off now.
Now second procedure - I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Aaron and her team!
The physician explained the eye examination and my readings, which were normal.
There are not enough words to describe how caring and compassionate Dr Aaron is.
Dr. Aaron is so sweet. She listened to my concerns and we talked openly about solutions.
Dr Aaron was very thorough even offering me pain med for my eye. I declined it, but later on wish I would have gotten it. That was my fault!
As Of Yet And I Pray I Don't Have Anything But Good As I Continue To Come To Emory Clinic At Clifton Road!
Dr. Aaron is an excellent doctor. She has always been kind, empathetic, knowledgeable and respectful. Wonderful doctor.
Good
Dr. Aaron is an excellent doctor and she is always kind and considerate, no matter how much she has to do or how many patients she sees. She is exemplar.
Dr Aaron ihas great bedside manner. She is always cognisant of the time you spend at the clinic,and alwYs apologises even though there is a short wait time. She spends time and ensures my questions are answered and that I understand the treatments.She is kind consistently and pleasant. Great Doctor.
Wonderful
Doctor is very thorough and does an excellent job. She caught bleeding in the eye last year and insured I was quickly seen by a specialist. He was amazed she picked it up on an annual exam. She explains things very well and checks on any previous issues carefully. She also explains everything clearly.
Dr. Aaron is an excellent physician; very knowledgeable and caring.
Maria Aaron is terrific.
She was very nice
Terrific docter
Dr Aaron is why I use Emory Eye clinic. Very thorough with exam, diagnosis, testing, treatment and follow up. I have confidence I am taken care of under her care. She answers every question and educates.
Penny, it goes without saying, Dr. AAron is unmatched by any of her peers! She's the most outstanding Doctor in her field; a model for all to FOLLOW! I really can't say enough about her positive accomplishments, expertise, dedication and commitment in improving the EMORY INSTITUTION. YOU are so fortunate to have such a gifted DOCTOR on Staff.
Dr. Aaron is an outstanding doctor. She explained my issue and treatment options clearly. I feel fortunate to have her as my ophthamologist.
I would recommend my provider anytime.
Always excellent service by my doctor who listens, is kind and empathetic. Lucky to have her as my doctor.
Dr Aaron is the best!
Dr Aaron is terrific clinically and relationally. Her staff is also great.
Dr Aaron is a stellar physician. A third year medical student accompanied her and was knowledgeable and friendly
Dr Aaron has been my doctor for close to two decades. She is a jewel.
Superb
Dr. Aaron is an excellent doctor. She always shows care and concern and I feel well treated. That Is why I have tried to be patient over the years with long wait times at the Emory Eye Center, knowing there are many people needing treatment.
After surgery the post-op person checked the incorrect eye. She had me cover my left eye to review the eye chart. When she gave me the paddle to cover my eye, I asked her which eye should I cover and she said the left eye. I questioned her, and she responded place it over my left eye... So I did.
Incredibly please with service I received from Dr. Aaron. Almost unbelievable the manic she preforms on your eyes to give you "sharp as a tack" vidion.
Dr Aaron is very much appreciated for her time and experience. I appreciate all she does.
The staff and physicians continue to amazed me. They are thorough, skilled, well-knowledgeable, understanding, and kind
I would recommend this facility highly
Doctor was very kind
Dr. Aaron seems like a very knowledgeable and competent eye doctor. I am very satisfied with her.
Dr Aaron is excellent and she took time to explain the options
Dr Aaron was attentive to details of past & ongoing treatment
Dr. Aaron is the best. I would recommend her to anyone.
Good
My Experience From The Front Desk To Being Escorted To Dee The Doctor Was Handle Professional! They Were Openly Kind And Friendly, But Did Their Job Effectively!
Dr Aaron is great! She took my brain function disability into account when communicating with me. She answered my questions simply. She's great! Emory is lucky to have her.
Outstanding service
She was great!
I was provided betterr information than I have ever been provided by any eye doctor
I trust my eye care completely with Dr. Aaron and Emory
Good
Good
Dr. Aarons is awesome
I absolutely love my doctor. She was able to handle my questions and my anxiety.
Dr Aaron is an excellent care provider
We have been seeing Dr. Aaron for sbiit 20 years. She is a professional with a heart and is absolutely delightful!
Perfect
Excellent communication.
Definitely would recommend them
Dr. Aaron is a gem and both an outstanding surgeon as well as a communicator.
Great
Loved the doctor
Excellent care
Once of the best eye exams I have had in years. Dr Aaron was exceptional!!
It's not worth a 3 hour drive. Although the dr is nice. They didn't even know why I was there.
Every step we'll communicated.
Very detailed
Dr. Aron is outstanding in every respect!!!
Too much wait time for the day-after check up.
Dr Aaron was efficient, listened to my concerns/thoughts and questions and although she was clearly having a busy day, did not appear rushed with me.
I'm a PA and I have never met a finer physician in any specialty
Great
My wife and I have seen Dr Aaron many times and believe she is a very good. My problem with Emory, not Dr Aaron, is the limited time face to face she has with each patient.
Good
Whole process was outstanding and professional
Dr. Aaron is up to date on the science and technology of her chosen specialty. She relates well to her patients and gives a complete and very thorough explanation of what is needed and the available options for the patient's treatment. I TRUST and really enjoy working with Dr. Aaron.
It was a routine eye appointment and I was pleased with my care and explanations for all/any part of procedure that I experienced! Technician was very helpful and I was pleased with everything that I experienced. Very nice experience!
Dr. Aaron was excellent. Great communicator. Answered all my questions. Was very personable and easy to talk to.
Dr Aaron was very generous with her time because of my brain function limitations. She even wrote the notes for me to take home so that I did not have to do it myself. I felt very at ease with her, and felt like I was in good hands. I am not concerned about the upcoming eye surgery because of her attentiveness.
Smilling welcoming
Dr. Aaron as well as all the technicians I have come in contact with for the cataract surgery have been exceptional.
Dr. Aaron is THE BEST
I recommend this care provider but tell them about wait time
Maira Aaron is excellent.
Dr. Aaron did an outstanding job with my cataract surgery. She's super-nice, very knowledgeable. She really cares about her patients. I will definitely recommend her to my friends. Many thanks to Dr. Aaron and the whole team!
Very good
The best experience was being referred to Dr Aaron; the second best experience was her confidence in her abilities to assist me in achieving optimal benefits from surgery
Very good
Dr Aaron is terrific as a physician, surgeon and as a person
I will recommend every one to go to my Doctor Aaron
Every single person I give 20 stars out of 5 even to the nurse with th IV ...lol I didn't feel a thing
Excellent
Dr Aaron is very caring and professional, wish all Doctors had her integrity and mannerism, felt very ared for and concerned about my well being every step of the way and after!
No bad experience ..
Dr. Aaron is supurb.
Dr. Aaron is outstanding!
Dr. Aaron professional, courteous, and informative.
Dr. Aron deserves high praises. She is amazing
Excellent
Dr M was very attentive to my situation and assured me that she would work to provide an answer
Dr. Aaron is excellent, very knowledgeable and caring.
In all my 76 years I count Dr. Aaron as the best doctor I have seen in any area of healthcare.
Very good
Dr Aaron is the best!
Efficient & caring Dr.
Provider warm and expressed concerns
Dr Aaron is superior. !! Very complete. Easy to ask and answer my questions
Dr. Arrons was personable, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. Have to wait on how I feel about her surgical prowess, but if it matches everything to date, I will be a very happy person.
Dr.Aaron is the best and I trust her.
Dr Aaron is a Super Doctor and a superior person ..brilliant ,wise and very kind
Dr. Aaron was caring and informative prior to my operation. The Dr's excellent surgical skill and expertise is apparent by my very positive outcome. The cataract surgery of my left and right eyes has improved my eyesight enormously. I am immensely grateful to have such a competent doctor perform my eye surgeries.
Dr. Aaron is excellent! She explained about the cataract she removed and said the new lens looked very good!
She is the best
I would give Dr. Aaron a higher mark if it were an option. Her care is excellent, even exceptional.
She was excellent
I highly recommend Dr Aaron.
Dr. Aaron the attending doctor present was very professional and direct in the treatment that may be rendered as to my situation. And her advice and conclusion was taken very seriously as to me maintaining a healthy life.
Dr. Aaron took the time to thoroughly explain my choices for the cataract surgery. I rate her experience, attitude, instruction and ability to inspire confidence as Excellent.
Dr. Aaron is a wonderful physician. I would Recommend her to anyone considering treatment for eye problems.
Dr Aaron was great! Professional & caring.
Dr. Aaron seems very competent and professional.
I have recommended her to others as she is so concerned about you.
The Physicians are excellent!
The team of people were the best. Dr.Aron was great.
I'm very pleased with the care shown.
Outstanding patient care!
Dr. Aaron was excellent. She has a warm and friendly manner that inspires confidence. She also took the time to explain my cataract surgery options and carefully answered all my questions. I am very happy to have her for the upcoming cataract surgeries.
Dr. Maria Aaron is an outstanding role model for all at Emory.
Provider was very attentive and helpful
Dr.Aaron is an excellent Surgeon and a great human being. She is an absolute expert, yet very, very diligent and systematic with all the steps and the follow-up care. She is very compassionate and patient. She never rushed through any of my appointments and discussed the procedure, the decisions to make, and why one is better than the other. I felt very safe in her hands and I am very, very thankful to Dr. Aaron.
Dr. Aaron is a treasure. Very calming, skilled and attentive. . Made the procedure easy peacy' as they say.
I think marie arrons is the best
Good
Dr. Aaron was very personable and engaged me in the decisions about my treatment plan.
Dr Aaron is terrific in every way.
5 stars for everything
Excellent experience!
Everyone I dealt with was very attentive
Dr. Aaron was exceptionally polite, professional and personal. Refreshing.
Anticipated many of questions, answered all well
I recommended Dr. Aaron to a friend very same day.
Dr Aaron, is a wonderful doctor. I know I am in great hands with her expertise. She is warm and caring. I don't know what I would do without her!
I really love Dr. Aaron, she's the best. She has taken very good care of me for many years.
All covered prior to this visit but could not ask for better quality.
Dr Aaron is always cheerful and takes time to explain things. She seems to be very knowledgeable and is encouraging
Dr Aaron and her staff were great! Professional, helpful and sound. It made the initial contact with the check in staffing tolerable.
My visit with Dr. Aaron was excellent. The examination of my eyes was very good and she answered all of my questions and concerns. She is an incredible physician and I am grateful to be her patient.
I really liked her
Dr. Aaron is very professional and knowledgeable. I have been seeing her for many years.My problem is with the person who explained use of the eye drops and I did not discover until after arriving home that I was given a black pouch containing some ribbon, eye pad.compresse, and glasses. The eye drops were not included and no information was provided on use of the glasses and ribbon or compresse.
Dr Aaron is simply the best. I feel so comfortable and confident in her care. I feel lucky that Dr Aaron is in charge of my eyes
Emory Healthcare is a very professional and helpful organization. I was given excellent service from my time of arrival to my time of departure.
Good
Dr Aaron is an extremely competent professional, caring and compassionate.
Dr Aarons is great. I value her care and advice very much.
Dr. Aaron not only thoroughly answered my questions, but anticipated most of them.
Dr. Aaron is wonderful, and did a thorough job in detailing my issue and fixing it.
Dr. Aaron is incredible with her patients, so caring, and makes you feel comfortable.
My doctor was exceptionally wonderful! I thank God for her expertise!
Dr Aaron great! Staff the Pitts!
Dr. Aaron is great.
Dr. Aaron is outstanding
Great Experience
Excellent, knowledgeable physician, clinician and patient educator surrounded by a team of caring, compassionate staff
Maria Aaron has a terrific bedside manner! The best ever
Dr Aaron as always takes time to explain and is so caring. Great physician!
Always very good service
Dr. Aaron is absolutely the best!!
Dr Aaron is a caring physician. She is very knowledgeable and thorough.
The Best
Emory doctors are very good and treat their patients with the up most respect.
Dr. Aaron is a delightful person and a caring, informative physician
PROVIDER SEEMED VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL
Dr Aaron is a superb patient educator, super knowledgeable and gladly addresses any and all questions or concerns. And based In my vision post surgery, she Is an excellent clinician/surgeon.
I'm very happy with Dr. Aaron; she is very efficient, professional and friendly.
Dr. Aaron is outstanding.
Alberto and Dr. Aaron were great
She was one of the best
Dr. Arron is an excellent doctor and I feel very lucky to have her as my Eye Doctor.
Excellent care from nurses and MDs on duty.
Very good
Great bedside manner and very pleasant.
Extremely professional, conscientious and helpful.
Dr Aaron is phenomenal!
Good!
Very good
Very good
Doctor was most amazing physician and person ever visited, anywhere for anything. Best asset ever experienced at Emory!
Good
Larry is always very professional and knowledgeable. Very kind and friendly. Dr. Aaron is so warm professional and knowledgeable.
Good
Dr Aaron was super- attentive snd informative
Good
The entire time that Dr Aaron was with me, I honestly felt that I was the focus of her attention. There was never a sense that she was hurrying to get to the next patient.
Dr Aaron is professional and caring
Dr. Aaron explains all of my problems with my eyes and makes suggestions for improvement.
Excellent experience
Dr. Aaron surpassed my expectations.
Mom lights up like a Christmas tree when she sees Dr. Aaron. At age 95, she absolutely looks forward to seeing Dr. Aaron.
I am truly grateful to Dr. Aaron for getting me through my cataract surgery. She is a wonderful, caring doctor. Our family loves her!
Dr. Aaron is a wonderful physician, and delightful person. Couldn't ask for a better experience!
Dr. Aaron was so rushed and nervous that I became anxious myself. I felt like I was imposing upon the doctor.
Good
Maria Aaron is excellent
Dr. Maria Aaron saw my mother as her patient and we always had great respect for her medical skills and her people skills. Superb personality and moral character as well.
Outstanding career by Dr. Aaron
Dr. Aaron is a gem. Our family is so blessed to have her as our doctor. I'm truly grateful to her for successfully operating on my eye.
I have been going to Dr. Arrons since she was a resident. My experiences with her have ONLY been excellent. She is knowledgeable about her field, takes plenty of time to answer questions, is fast and thorough. I feel completely comfortable and blessed to have her as my eye doctor.
Good: Dr Aaron stated that my eye care was a A+ verbal and I asked her to put her statement in her notes.Bad: Can you ask her why she did not do that?
Great care provider.
Dr. Aaron is an excellent physician! I feel privileged to be her patient, and I know I am receiving the best eye care possible. Thank you!
I have been seeing Dr Aaron for years and will continue. She is excellent and makes you feel comfortable.
Excellent doctor
Dr Aaron is great!
Dr. Aaron was wonderful.
Exceptional.
Excellent, friendly and reassured!
I'm a huge fan of Dr. Aaron!
Have been patient of Dr. Aaron for years and s he is always friendly, kind and concerned to give me good care
Great
I love Dr. Maria Aaron and the staff.
Great interaction with Dr. Aaron. Felt very confident with her diagnosis and treatment plan.
Very good
She is the best ophthalmologist I have ever seen. I first took my mother to her and now I am her patient as well.
Excellent communication and exam
Well, prepared, courteous, excellent
Dr. Aaron is an exceptional doctor. She listens, explains the issues and treatment options. Very thorough and very personable. I have recommended her to everyone I know who needs cataract surgery. She is worth the very long wait to get an appointment.
Dr. Marie Aaron has always been my favorite. That's why I came back to Emory to get my cataracts taken care of. The technician was awesome, very patient, kind.
Maria Aaron exudes excellence.
Dr Aaron was great! Was very personable and explained everything in detail including pictures
Excellent care and concerns from all staff members. I loved how Dr. Aaron entered the room. She remembered me,made me feel important and she cared. Love her smile. Her assistant was amazing and professional. He knew his job and performed it with confidence.
The best!!!
One of the best doctors I have ever had and I have had a lot
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Credentials
Education
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 1999
- Internship: Atlanta Medical Center, Rotating, 1996
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, MD, 1995
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2000
Awards
- 2018, Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors Award
2017, Woodruff Leadership Academy
2017, Nominated to the American Ophthalmological Society
2017, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Board of Trustees
2016, Doctors Day Recognition
2015, American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award
2013, The American Board of Ophthalmology: Certificate of Appreciation
2012, Becker’s ASC 135 Leading Ophthalmologists in America
2011, Gold Humanism Honor Society: In recognition of exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence and compassion
2011, Academy of ACGME Program Directors of Emory University School of Medicine
2010, ACGME Courage to Teach Award
2010, Straatsma Award for Excellence in Resident Education
2009, 2010, Vice-chair of the ACGME Residency Review Committee for Ophthalmology
2009, American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
2000 – 01, Teacher of the Year, Family Practice Residency Training Program
1991, National Research Service Award, Department of Health and Human Services
1991, Donald E. Pearson Award for Undergraduate Chemistry Research
1991, Tarbell Organic Chemistry Award
1990, Mortar Board Senior Honorary 1990, Phi Beta Kappa
1989-91, Arts & Sciences Honors College Scholar
Professional Memberships
- Secretary for Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology
