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. Thu Vo


A native of Georgia, Dr. Thu Vo graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with a degree in Biology. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry for her graduate studies. While in optometry school, she was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and National Optometric Student Association (NOSA), an organization dedicated to serving minority and the under-served communities.

 

Dr. Vo completed her clinical rotations at the Birmingham VA Medical Center, Woolfson Eye Institute, and U&M Family Eye Care. In addition to primary eye care, treatment of ocular disease, and surgical co-management, she is also experienced in fitting soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Her positive energy and passion for delivering quality eye care is unparalleled. 

 

In her free time, Dr. Vo enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, outdoor activities, and community volunteering.


Dr. India Donofrio


Dr. India Donofrio is enthusiastic about beginning her career at Arbor Place Eye Care, and she will be serving patients at our Woodstock location.  Her journey in healthcare began with a Bachelor’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Rhode Island, where she graduated summa cum laude. Her academic excellence continued through the Pennsylvania College of Optometry Accelerated Scholars Program, where she also graduated summa cum laude.


Her passion for eyecare dates back to her early years, when she began wearing glasses and experienced firsthand the challenges of severe dry eye and binocular vision disorders. This personal journey has uniquely equipped her to empathize with patients and emphasize the importance of finding effective solutions. Dedicated to patient understanding, Dr. Donofrio takes the time to ensure her patients comprehend each step of their care, explaining the significance of every procedure.


Dr. Donofrio's professional training includes extensive rotations across the United States in ocular disease, primary care, contact lenses, neuro-ophthalmic disease, pediatrics, and vision therapy.


Originally from Albany, NY, Dr. Donofrio recently relocated to Atlanta with her boyfriend, who is also a dedicated optometrist. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, sampling new cuisines, watching movies, and hiking.


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).