Stephen S. Nagy, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Eye Surgeon
President of the practice
Dr. Nagy graduated from Duke University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University in 1994. He completed his ophthalmology residency in 1998 from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
In 2002, Dr. Nagy joined Hawthorne Eye Associates. He resides in Clemmons with his wife and enjoys tennis, cycling and fishing.
Dr. Nagy is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
He specializes in cataract surgery, including the placement of premium lenses to correct astigmatism and to provide multi-focal correction of vision, which can reduce the need for glasses after surgery. He also treats glaucoma, taking advantage of minimally invasive glaucoma laser and surgical procedures to reduce patients’ dependence on glaucoma medications.
Justin P. Hess, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Eye Surgeon
Dr. Hess is a comprehensive ophthalmologist whose interests involve cataract, management of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and eyelid pathologies. As a cataract surgeon he offers premium lens implants and astigmatism correction. He also offers laser treatment for glaucoma and minimally invasive glaucoma surgical procedures, in addition to several eyelid repairs for poor lid positioning.
A Winston-Salem native, he graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and was elected to the national medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Hess completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Georgia, serving as the Academic Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Hess is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
He enjoys spending time with his wife, Aubrey, their two dogs, and family, with frequent trips to Lake Norman. He is also a life-long sports fan, and you can find him on the golf course or at Wake Forest sports games.
Sara V. Spyris, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Eye Surgeon
Dr. Sara Spyris is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. She earned her medical degree at Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship at Emory University.
Dr. Spyris’s clinical focus includes cataract surgery and the medical and surgical treatment of corneal conditions. She offers advanced intraocular lens technologies for cataract surgery, including toric lenses to correct astigmatism, multifocal lenses, and extended depth of focus lenses. She also performs femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and microincisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for appropriate candidates.
Dr. Spyris’s mission is to provide patient-centered care built on personal connection and shared decision-making. She believes excellent eye care begins with taking the time to get to know each patient—their daily activities, concerns, and vision goals. Through these relationships and thoughtful discussion of treatment options, she helps patients make informed decisions that fit their eye health, lifestyles, and priorities.
Before entering private practice, Dr. Spyris served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest from 2021 to 2025, where she taught cataract and corneal surgery and received a resident teaching award. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications and participated in clinical trials. Her work has been presented at local, national, and international meetings.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, being outdoors, gardening, cooking, and playing tennis.