Overview
Karen Joos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Joos is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Iridectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Joos is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1215 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232
2311 Pierce Ave, Nashville, TN 37232
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
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Milam Brantley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Brantley is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Brantley is currently accepting new patients.
Tennessee Retina, PC
Akshay Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 14 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.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Louise Mawn is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mawn is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Iridectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mawn is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen M. Joos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Joos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Joos by calling their office at 615-936-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen M. Joos a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen M. Joos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, 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. Karen M. Joos specialize in?
While Dr. Karen M. Joos is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Karen M. Joos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen M. Joos has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Karen M. Joos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen M. Joos accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen M. Joos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-936-2020 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
- GlaucomaDr. Joos isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Joos isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Joos isDistinguished. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Axenfeld-Rieger SyndromeDr. Joos isAdvanced. Learn about Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome.
- IridectomyDr. Joos isAdvanced. Learn about Iridectomy.
- VitrectomyDr. Joos isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- AlbinismDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- AniridiaDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- HyphemaDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- Lowe SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Lowe Syndrome.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- PresbyopiaDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- UveitisDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- Walker Dyson SyndromeDr. Joos isExperienced. Learn about Walker Dyson Syndrome.