Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Edward Chaum

Ophthalmology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 22nd Ave S, 
Nashville, TN 
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Overview

Edward Chaum is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chaum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Chaum is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Ophthalmology in FL
Ophthalmology in GA
Ophthalmology in NY
Ophthalmology in NJ
Ophthalmology in PA
Ophthalmology in TN
Ophthalmology in KY
Ophthalmology in MA
Ophthalmology in MI
Ophthalmology in MS
Ophthalmology in AZ
Ophthalmology in CA
Ophthalmology in CO
Ophthalmology in CT
Hospital Affiliations
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1301 22nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
Call: 615-322-3000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


48 Total Publications

Durotaxis is a driver and potential therapeutic target in lung fibrosis and metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Durotaxis is a driver and potential therapeutic target in lung fibrosis and metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Journal: Nature cell biology
Published: February 06, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Geographic Atrophy
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