From staff reports
Beaufort Memorial has welcomed ophthalmologist Dr. Alex W. Johnson to its medical staff. He will be practicing with Beaufort Eye Center, a leading provider of comprehensive eye care in the Lowcountry, with locations in Port Royal and Okatie.
Dr. Johnson comes to the Lowcountry after completing his ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, where he served as Chief Surgical Resident. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with honors from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Kentucky, graduating summa cum laude.
His clinical interests include: comprehensive ophthalmologic care including cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, oculoplastic surgery and chronic ophthalmic disease treatment.
Throughout his academic and clinical career, Dr. Johnson has been recognized for his excellence in patient care, research, and leadership. His accolades include Research Project of the Year, Consultant of the Year in Emergency Medicine and Liberty University Tutor of the Year. He has also served as President of Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Fraternity and has published peer reviewed papers on ophthalmic trauma surgical techniques.
Dr. Johnson has also built a significant record of volunteer service, blending clinical expertise with a commitment to education and outreach. While at the Medical College of Georgia, he played a key role in mentoring future physicians at the Medical Student Eye Clinic, guiding them through essential eye examination techniques while helping deliver free vision care to those in need. During his medical training at Liberty University, he provided medical care at Clinica Esperanza in Roatan, Honduras, where he also led a professional development session for local physicians, and participated in medical outreach missions in Guatemala and Virginia, offering care in rural and medically underserved communities.
At Beaufort Eye Center, Dr. Johnson joins board-certified ophthalmologists Drs. Jane Kokinakis, and Garrett Webster, as well as optometrists Drs. Nicole Sopp and Michael Nelson. In addition to routine eye exams, the practice offers a wide range of medical and surgical eye care services including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, diabetic retinopathy management, and dry eye therapy using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). With a focus on individualized care, the practice uses current technology and techniques to develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Johnson is now accepting new patients at both Beaufort Eye Center locations: 1664 Ribaut Road in Port Royal and 103 Okatie Center Blvd N, Suite 103, in Okatie. To schedule an appointment with him or any of the practice’s providers, call 843-522-8466 or visit www.beauforteyecenter.com.
