The 20 Best Vitrectomy Doctors in Tennessee, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Vitrectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Vitrectomy near Tennessee, US. Of these, 18 are Advanced, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Avni Finn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Finn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shriji Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Cherney is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Cherney is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cherney is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sign Language, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Kammer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Kammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Heart Transplant

    1215 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Joos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Joos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy. Dr. Joos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Kuchtey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kuchtey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Kuchtey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina, PC

    345 23rd Ave N, Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akshay Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina

    345 23rd Ave N Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Franco Recchia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Recchia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Recchia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Steinkerchner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Steinkerchner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Steinkerchner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    19 S Manassas St Ste 160, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Cernichiaro-Espinosa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Cernichiaro-Espinosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveal Melanoma, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinoblastoma, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina, PC

    345 23rd Ave N, Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Schneider is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. 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, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schneider is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute Hendersonville

    305 Indian Lake Blvd Ste 240, 
    Hendersonville, TN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irina De La Huerta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hendersonville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. De La Huerta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. De La Huerta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina-Clarksville

    141 Chesapeake Ln, Ste 300, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Awh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Awh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. 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, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Awh is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Awh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina, PC

    345 23rd Ave N, Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Reichstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Reichstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Reichstein is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Reichstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina PC: Clarksville

    141 Chesapeake Ln, 
    Clarksville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hesham Gabr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Gabr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vascular Birthmark, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gabr is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tennessee Retina, PC

    345 23rd Ave N, Ste 350, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Dib is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Dib is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Dib is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Law is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Law is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Law is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonya Besagar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Besagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    2311 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sylvia Groth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Groth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Groth is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Vitrectomy
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    575 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste 202, 
    Oak Ridge, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Barb is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Dr. Barb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. 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. Dr. Barb is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see a Vitrectomy doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vitrectomy 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 Vitrectomy doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Vitrectomy 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 Vitrectomy 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 Vitrectomy doctors in Tennessee, US?

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

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