Overview
Allison Smith, MD, is an independent ophthalmologist at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. She diagnoses and treats adults and children with complex eye and vision conditions, such as cataracts, farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, glaucoma, and pink eye. Whether you need a routine eye exam, prescription lenses or care for an eye injury, Dr. Smith listens to understand your eye concerns, then works with you to create a personalized care plan.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.
Dr. Smith is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, Nashville, TN 37205
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allison J. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allison J. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Allison J. Smith by calling their office at 629-255-2221. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Allison J. Smith a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allison J. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Allison J. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Allison J. Smith is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Allison J. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Allison J. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 629-255-2221 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- BlepharitisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- ChalazionDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PtosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- UveitisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- EntropionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- EpiscleritisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- EsotropiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Gomez Lopez Hernandez SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Isolated Duane Retraction SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- KeratoconusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- Marcus Gunn PhenomenonDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Marcus Gunn Phenomenon.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.
- PapilledemaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Parinaud Oculoglandular SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.
- PingueculaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- PterygiumDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- StrabismusDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.