The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near Nashville, TN. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Kuchtey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kuchtey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Groth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Groth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1602 W Northfield Blvd Ste 504, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Fitzgerald is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kammer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kammer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Joos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Joos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    St. Thomas West Office - Ophthalmology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Loden Vision Centers

    2501 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Jerkins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jerkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    335 24th Ave N Ste 600, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rooney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rooney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2004 Hayes St Ste 645, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Mcfarland is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcfarland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Surgery Center Of Nashville

    310 25th Ave N Ste 105, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erich Groos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Groos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Shofner Vision Center

    2004 Hayes St Ste 335, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Shofner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shofner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, and Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome. Dr. Shofner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Midtown Plaza Office - Ophthalmology

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Frances is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Frances is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Presbyopia, and Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Midtown Plaza Office - Ophthalmology

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Obinna Umunakwe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Umunakwe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    2004 Hayes St Ste 550, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahar Kohanim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kohanim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reid Longmuir is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Longmuir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Papilledema, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uyen Tran is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chasidy Singleton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Singleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, Chalazion, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karla Johns is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Johns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Toxoplasmosis.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Uveitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma
    Ophthalmology

    St. Thomas West Office - Ophthalmology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Morgan Parker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma doctor near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma doctors near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma doctors near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma doctor near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctor near Nashville, 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctors near Nashville, TN?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma 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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