The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Cataract near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    9050 Executive Dr, Ste 202A, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Steven L. Sterling M.D. PC

    2607 Kingston Pike Ste 182, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Sterling is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sterling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Bodenheimer is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bodenheimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darin Smith is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Froula is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Froula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Nearsightedness.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Sweet is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sweet has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Murchison is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Murchison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Pruett is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Pruett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Carrera is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Carrera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harris is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Keratoconus, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rouse is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rouse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Gagel is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Gagel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Harris is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Harris has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Ange is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Ange is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1400 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 310, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daryl Mcdaniel is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Campbell Cunningham Taylor PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 100, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Taylor is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2020 Kay St, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Ivens is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Ivens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2020 Kay St, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    L Nichols is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Holmes is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Austin Nave is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Nave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His top areas of expertise are Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Knoxville, TN?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Knoxville, TN?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Knoxville, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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