The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Cataract near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Steven L. Sterling M.D. PC

    2607 Kingston Pike Ste 182, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    865-540-1777
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Steven Sterling is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sterling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Sterling is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    9050 Executive Dr, Ste 202A, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    865-338-5432
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Howard Cummings is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Cummings is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David Harris
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David Harris
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Eye Specialists

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, Hwy Bldg, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    David Harris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Keratoconus, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lauren L. Harris
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lauren L. Harris
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    865-244-2020
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lauren Harris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Harris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neurotrophic Keratitis. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Daryl L. Mcdaniel
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Daryl L. Mcdaniel
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1400 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 310, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    865-966-7337
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daryl Mcdaniel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcdaniel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract and Glaucoma. Dr. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Mark Y. Ivens
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Mark Y. Ivens
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2020 Kay St, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    865-579-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Ivens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Ivens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. L Nichols-Cook
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. L Nichols-Cook
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2020 Kay St, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    865-579-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    L Nichols-Cook is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Nichols-Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Albert K. Holmes
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Albert K. Holmes
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    865-579-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Albert Holmes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    865-244-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Harris-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Harris-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Harris-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    865-244-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Pearman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Pearman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 104, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    865-584-0905
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Leslie Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Usher Syndrome Type 2A, and Cone-Rod Dystrophy. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John T. Dawson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John T. Dawson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    East Tennessee Eye Surgeons PC

    7800 Conner Rd, 
    Powell, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    865-546-1464
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Dawson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Dawson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Dawson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    East Tennessee Eye Surgeons PC

    7800 Conner Rd, 
    Powell, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    865-546-7140
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Franklin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin T. Gallaher
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kevin T. Gallaher
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    East Tennessee Eye Surgeons PC

    7800 Conner Rd, 
    Powell, TN 
     (7.6 miles away)
    865-546-1464
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Gallaher is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Powell, Tennessee. Dr. Gallaher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Gallaher is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    University Eye Specialists P.C.

    140 Capital Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (11.4 miles away)
    865-579-3920
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Bodenheimer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bodenheimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Bodenheimer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Paul D. Froula
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Paul D. Froula
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Eye Specialists P.C.

    140 Capital Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (11.4 miles away)
    865-244-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Froula is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Froula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Froula is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Darin S. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Darin S. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Valley Eye Center

    160 Capital Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (11.5 miles away)
    865-251-0338
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Darin Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jake C. Mcmillin
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Jake C. Mcmillin
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    10841 Hardin Valley Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (13.6 miles away)
    865-584-0905
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jake Mcmillin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcmillin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Keratitis, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mcmillin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Experienced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Campbell Cunningham Taylor PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 100, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    423-566-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Campbell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Campbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Ailee M. Laham
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract

    Dr. Ailee M. Laham
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    865-588-0811
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Ailee Laham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Laham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Laham is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 do I find the best Cataract doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    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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