Dr. Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, is an accomplished Associate Professor and Director of Optometric Services at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).

Dr. Attar obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry and holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Pikeville College of Business. With a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Attar specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex refractive needs, delivering comprehensive optometric services to all her patients.

In 2018, Dr. Attar made history by becoming the first optometrist to join the faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology at UMMC. Her contributions to teaching and patient care have garnered regional and national acclaim.