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Best Retina & Vitreous specialists in Tennessee

Match with a top Retina & Vitreous specialist in Tennessee — priority appointment in days, not months.

Retina & Vitreous · Tennessee
Jorge Calzada

Jorge Calzada, M.D.

CEO and Founder, Deep Blue Retina

Ophthalmology

Memphis, TN
Nicholas Anderson

Nicholas Anderson, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Powell, TN
Richard Sievers

Richard Sievers, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Memphis, TN
Carl Awh

Carl Awh, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University, where he was Director of the Retina Service at Sinai

Ophthalmology

Nashville, TN
Franco Recchia

Franco Recchia, MD

Chief of the Retina Division and Director of the Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

Ophthalmology

Nashville, TN
Everton Arrindell

Everton Arrindell, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Surgery and served as Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology at Meharry Medica

Ophthalmology

Nashville, TN
Mark Kleinman

Mark Kleinman, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Kingsport, TN
Francis Decroos

Francis Decroos, M.D.

Vitreoretinal Specialist

Ophthalmology

Cleveland, TN
Devon Ghodasra

Devon Ghodasra, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Hixson, TN
Joseph Googe

Joseph Googe, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Knoxville, TN
Peter Sonkin

Peter Sonkin, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Nashville, TN
Steve Charles

Steve Charles, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee

Ophthalmology

Germantown, TN
Asghar Haider

Asghar Haider, MD

Ophthalmology

Chattanooga, TN
William Priester

William Priester, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, UT Memphis Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Memphis, TN
Larry Patterson

Larry Patterson, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Crossville, TN
Robert Shuler

Robert Shuler, MD

Ophthalmology

Knoxville, TN
Stephen Perkins

Stephen Perkins, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Ophthalmology

Knoxville, TN
Erich Groos

Erich Groos, M.D.

Medical Director, Eye Surgery Center of Nashville

Ophthalmology

Franklin, TN
Jay Glover

Jay Glover, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Nashville, TN
John Stone

John Stone, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Athens, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist do?
A Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist is a Ophthalmology physician with focused training in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. After completing Ophthalmology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general ophthalmologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist treat?
A Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist commonly treats macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal vein occlusion. Many also see closely related conditions within Ophthalmology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general ophthalmologist.
When should I see a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist?
Consider seeing a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist when you have flashes, floaters, distorted vision, or a known retinal condition needing specialist care, when a primary care clinician or general ophthalmologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist different from a general ophthalmologist?
Both are board-eligible ophthalmologists, but a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. General ophthalmologists treat a broad range of Ophthalmology concerns; Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal vein occlusion.
How does Convene match me with a top Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist?
Convene Health evaluates ophthalmologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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