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

Find the Top Diabetic Retinopathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Nashville, TN. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Diabetes And Endocrinology

    1215 21st Ave S Fl 8, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chanhaeng Rhee is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Neuropathy, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Division Of Surgical Oncology & Endocrine Surgery

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 8210, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shichun Bao is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Daniel K Bregman MD PC

    342 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heikki Kostamaa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kostamaa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. 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.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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

    Edward Chaum is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chaum is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment.

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

    St. Thomas West Office - Primary Care

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 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
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Diabetes And Endocrinology

    1215 21st Ave S # 8, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Carranza is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Carranza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Gastric Bypass, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    The Frist Clinic At TriStar Centennial - Suite 500

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Annis Marney is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Marney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, and Hypercalcemia.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    The Frist Clinic At Tristar Centennial-Suite 500

    330 23rd Ave N Ste 500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carlson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pituitary Tumor, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    222 Medical Office Building - Endocrinology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Bowman is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteitis Fibrosa, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    222 Medical Office Building - Endocrinology

    222 22nd Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Snow is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Storm, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Epstein is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Epstein 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Baum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Baum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslee Matheny is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Matheny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Ectopic Cushing's syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina PC: Nashville

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sonkin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sonkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Glover is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Glover 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Glover is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Tennessee Retina PC: Nashville

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Moffat is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moffat is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    The Frist Clinic At Tristar Centennial-Suite 400

    2400 Patterson St Ste 400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Low Blood Sugar, Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    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 Diabetic Retinopathy. 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 Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    2010 Church St, Suite 603, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Grinde is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Grinde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

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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 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy 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 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 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 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 Nashville, 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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