The 20 Best Retinal Detachment Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Retinal Detachment near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment

    Southeastern Retina Associates

    9050 Executive Dr, Ste 202A, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tod Mcmillan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcmillan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Perkins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Perkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

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    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Shuler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Shuler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ailee Laham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Laham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Steven L. Sterling M.D. PC

    2607 Kingston Pike Ste 182, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Sterling is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Murchison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Murchison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Carrera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Carrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Sweet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC

    4528 Chapman Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darin Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rouse is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Pearman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Pearman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Eye Specialists PC

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Ange is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Ange is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1342 Old Weisgarber Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Cox is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Uveitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Googe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Googe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.

    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Southeastern Retina Associates PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Barb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Barb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    140 Capital Dr Fl 2, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Miller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Miller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. 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, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Retinal Detachment.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Campbell Cunningham Taylor PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 100, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Cole is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Detachment
    Ophthalmology

    Campbell Cunningham Taylor PC

    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 100, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Retinal Detachment. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Drooping.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Retinal Detachment?

    Retinal detachment is a separation of the light-sensitive membrane (retina) in the back of the eye from its supporting layers.

    When should I see a Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 does MediFind rank Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment 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 Retinal Detachment doctors near Knoxville, TN?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinal Detachment 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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