The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Franklin, TN. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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23 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    100 Covey Drive, Suite 107, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcus Solomon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Solomon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syeda Zaidi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Children's Diabetes Program Franklin

    2105 Edward Curd Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chase Hendrickson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Hyperparathyroidism.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Westgate Office - Ophthalmology

    1622 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexandra May is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Gregory A. Mowery MD PLLC

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 105, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Porter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Porter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Williamson Health Medical Group

    3301 Aspen Grove Dr Ste 107, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Rowe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Tracheitis, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin

    4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 450, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Weikert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Weikert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Episcleritis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin

    4601 Carothers Pkwy Ste 450, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Podoll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Podoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    St. Thomas West Office - Primary Care

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Mire is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mire is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Family Medicine

    Family Practice Associates At Brentwood

    1001 Health Park Dr Ste 500, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Keren Holmes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Holmes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Spine And Nerve Institute PC

    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 208, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mason is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    St. Thomas West Office - Ophthalmology

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

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

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    St. Thomas West Office - Ophthalmology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 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 Diabetic Retinopathy. 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.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Eye Associates

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 310C, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Darrell Williams is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Chalazion, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Eye Associates

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 310C, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcel Estopinal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Estopinal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Estopinal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Agilitas USA Inc.

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karolina Anderson is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    4306 Harding Pike Ste 202, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Scott is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pinguecula, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 222, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Mangrum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mangrum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Vision Associates PLC.

    4515 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Conrad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Conrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Cataract, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Vision Associates PLC.

    4515 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Dieckhaus is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dieckhaus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diabetic Retinopathy?

    Diabetes can harm the eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy.

    Diabetes also increases the chance of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Franklin, 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Franklin, TN?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Retinopathy 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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