Our Doctors at Arbor Place Eye Care

Dr. A. Kourtney Nicholson

As the owner of Arbor Place Eye Care in Douglasville, East Point,  and Woodstock, Dr. Nicholson is excited to address your vision care needs with a warm, friendly demeanor. 

Dr. Nicholson, a Mississippi native, graduated cum laude from Mississippi State University with a degree in Pre-Medical Psychology. She then graduated with honors from Illinois College of Optometry and completed a competitive residency in Ocular Disease at the Boston VA Healthcare System.  

Her special interests include medical optometry, geriatric eye care, eye trauma and emergencies, contact lenses, and speciality contact lenses. Dr. Nicholson is passionate about your eye health and eager to meet your vision care needs!

In her leisure time, Dr. Nicholson enjoys traveling extensively. She has traveled to approximately 60 countries and 6 continents. She also enjoys hip-hop dancing, hiking, reading, and learning foreign languages such as Thai and Spanish.

Dr. Rose Thomas


Dr. Rose Thomas was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She graduated with honors from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree. She then completed her post-graduate studies at the Illinois College of Optometry. 


Dr. Thomas completed her clinical rotations at Foresee Eyecare in Toronto, Braverman Eye Center in Florida, and The Villages VA hospital.  Throughout her optometric education and clinical experience, she has cultivated experience treating and managing ocular disease, pre and post-operative care, and pediatric eye examinations. 


Dr. Thomas strives to establish strong patient rapport through providing excellent eye care as well as fostering a warm and welcoming environment. In her spare time, Dr. Thomas can be found taking workout classes, trying new restaurants, and going on a nice long walk (probably while shopping). 


Dr. Adela Coy


Dr. Adela Coy is originally from Indiana, where her passion for eye care began. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Indiana University before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at Midwestern University – Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona.



Her clinical training included extensive experience in both private practice and co-management settings, where she developed a strong interest in ocular disease. Dr. Coy is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and is excited to serve the patients of Arbor Place Eye Care.





Dr. Kate Cotter


Dr. Kate Cotter grew up in Wilmington, NC where she received her undergraduate degrees from NC State University, double majoring in Biological Sciences and Plant Biology.

 

Her interest in eye care began after graduation, while she worked as an optometric technician. Additionally, she completed a certification program through Duke Eye Center, prior to Optometry school. 

Dr. Cotter moved to Philadelphia to attend the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she completed rotations at The Eye Institute, the Durham VA Medical Center, and Cape Fear Eye Institute. Dr. Cotter values educating patients about eye health and the importance of regular eye exams. 


In her free time, Dr. Cotter enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on hikes, trying new restaurants, and traveling.