Glaucoma Specialists in Tennessee
8 verified specialists treating glaucoma are listed for Tennessee. Coverage is strongest around Nashville, Knoxville, and Morristown. Common hospital affiliations include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and East Tennessee Children's Hospital.


Sean Donahue, MD, PHD
Coleman Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, and Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology Service
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN30+ years316+ pubs
Pediatric Ophthalmology


Joseph Googe, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Knoxville, TN53+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Peter Sonkin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN23+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Paul Pruett, MD
Ophthalmology
Morristown, TN20+ years3+ pubs
Glaucoma


Erich Groos, M.D.
Medical Director, Eye Surgery Center of Nashville
Ophthalmology
Franklin, TN30+ years7+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Kimberly Klippenstein, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery


Eric Brown, M.D., PH.D.
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN15+ years
Glaucoma


Reid Longmuir, MD
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology
Nashville, TN20+ years
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of glaucoma specialists in Tennessee built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Glaucoma 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 glaucoma specialist in Tennessee?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to glaucoma. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these glaucoma 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 Glaucoma?
Glaucoma 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 glaucoma care.