Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in TennesseePage 2
29 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for Tennessee. Coverage is strongest around Germantown, Knoxville, and Memphis. Common hospital affiliations include St Francis Hospital, Methodist Healthcare Memphis, and Charles Retina Institute PC.


David Fingerhut, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Surgeon/Partner, Eye Specialty Group
Ophthalmology
Germantown, TN15+ years5+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Tod McMillan, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Ophthalmology
Knoxville, TN30+ years
Retina & Vitreous


Ana Flores, MD
Ophthalmology
Memphis, TN20+ years2+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Edward Cherney, M.D.
Associate Professor
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN30+ years
Retina & Vitreous


Richard Breazeale, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Hixson, TN1+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Sophie Cai, MD
Ophthalmology
Hixson, TN10+ years
Retina & Vitreous


Bernard Dib, M.D
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN10+ years
Retina & Vitreous


Milam Brantley, M.D.
Associate Professor
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN20+ years122+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH, CPH
Associate Professor
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN20+ years7+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in Tennessee built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Diabetic Retinopathy as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Tennessee. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a diabetic retinopathy specialist in Tennessee?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to diabetic retinopathy. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these diabetic retinopathy specialists accepting new patients in Tennessee?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches diabetic retinopathy care.