Susan A Primo Emory Faculty
Susan A Primo Emory Faculty

Susan A Primo, OD

Optometry

4.9 - 21 Ratings

Emory Eye Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30322
Telehealth Visits Available

Booking information not available

(404) 778-2020

About

Susan Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO, is director of Optometry Services and Low Vision Services. She specializes in vision rehabilitation to assist visually-impaired patients through the evaluation and prescription of low vision devices. Her research interests are in strategic public health approaches to address visual impairment and loss (especially due to glaucoma) and to reduce racial disparities in vision healthcare.
National Recognition
Dr. Primo is a known expert in low vision research and visual health disparities. She sits on several national panels and boards to address strategies and policies to reduce visual impairment in at-risk populations. She was named Optometrist of the Year by the National Optometric Association in 2005 and has received numerous awards and recognition for community service. Dr. Primo is a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and has lectured extensively at various local and national meetings.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1985

Locations

Emory Eye Center

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg B, Fl 1
Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory Eye Center location map

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 21 ratings

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.

5 Provider showed concern
5 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-04

Dr. Primo is efficient and thorough!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-30

I've been seeing Dr. Primo over a decade, in which time we have developed a warm doctor-patient relationship. I'm afraid to think of who'd take her place should she retire?

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

Love the care the doctor provide

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Dr. Primo and her staff were very professional kind and courteous.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

Dr Primo is one of the best physicians I have ever met!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

Dr. Primo is a great Doctor. I love coming to my appointments!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-22

Excellent! Provided latest development and technology that would helped in my daily activities.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-22

Dr. Primo is excellent

Credentials

Education

  • Medical Education: New England College of Optometry, OD, 1985

Awards

  • Optometrist of the Year
    National Optometric Association, 2005
    Optometrist of the Year
    National Optometric Association, 2005
    Certificate, Excellence through Leadership Program
    Emory University, 2008
    Presidential Citation
    American Optometric Association, 2009
    Editor’s Commendation
    Optometry (Journal of the American Optometric Association), 2010

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Optometry
    American Optometric Association
    National Optometric Association
    Georgia Optometric Association
    Southeastern Council of Optometrists
    American Public Health Association