Elite in Uveitis

Dr. Akshay S. Thomas

Ophthalmology
Retina Consultants of America
Tennessee Retina
141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, 
Clarksville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Elite in Uveitis
Retina Consultants of America
Tennessee Retina
141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, 
Clarksville, TN 
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Overview

Akshay Thomas is an Ophthalmologist in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Uveitis. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 21 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Uveitis.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in OR
Hospital Affiliations
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
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Farm Bureau Health Plans
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Locations

Tennessee Retina
141 Chesapeake Lane, Suite 201, Clarksville, TN 37040
Call: 615-983-6000
Other Locations
Tennessee Retina
Centennial Professional Plaza 345 23rd Avenue North, Ste. 350, Nashville, TN 37203
Call: 615-983-6000
Tennessee Retina
136 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Call: 615-983-6000
Tennessee Retina
1125 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 300, Cookeville, TN 38501
Call: 615-983-6000
Tennessee Retina
100 Covey Drive, Suite 107, Franklin, TN 37067
Call: 615-983-6000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Adalimumab, Conventional immunosuppression
Study Phase: Phase 3

86 Total Publications

Risk Factors for Macular Hole Development After Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.
Risk Factors for Macular Hole Development After Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.
Journal: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases
Published: August 13, 2025
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615-983-6000
Languages Spoken:
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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    Elite
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  • Uveitis
    Dr. Thomas is
    Elite
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  • Distinguished
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
    Dr. Thomas is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Dr. Thomas is
    Distinguished
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  • Retinal Detachment
    Dr. Thomas is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Endophthalmitis
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Neuroretinitis
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Dr. Thomas is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
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  • Arteriovenous Malformation
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
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  • Cataract
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
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  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
    Dr. Thomas is
    Experienced
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