The 20 Best Meibomianitis Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Meibomianitis near Franklin, TN. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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21 providers found
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin

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

    Behin Barahimi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Barahimi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin

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

    Rachel Sobel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Sobel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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.

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    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Franklin

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

    James Felch is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Felch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    393 Nichol Mill Ln Ste 30, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Hartman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Loden Vision Centers

    2501 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Sherman Aesthetic Center

    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 205, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Melson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Melson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Chalazion, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    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 Meibomianitis. 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 Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology | Plastic Surgery

    Oculoplastic Specialists Of Tennessee LLC

    28 White Bridge Pike Ste 205, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Sherman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

    Inez Bounds is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bounds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Retinitis Pigmentosa, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Toyos Clinic

    2204 Crestmoor Rd, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Toyos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Toyos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Interstitial Keratitis, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Toyos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Meibomianitis
    Ophthalmology

    Nashville Vision Associates Plc.

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

    Rebecca Taylor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meibomianitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Meibomianitis?

    Meibomianitis is inflammation of the meibomian glands, a group of oil-releasing (sebaceous) glands in the eyelids. These glands have tiny openings to release oils onto the surface of the cornea.

    When should I see a Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis 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 Meibomianitis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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