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Ophthalmologists in Tennessee

Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026

363 Ophthalmology providers practice in Tennessee, including 6 (2%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Nashville. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.

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Ophthalmology by city in Tennessee

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Ophthalmology in Nashville	96 providers
Ophthalmology in Memphis	62 providers
Ophthalmology in Knoxville	38 providers
Ophthalmology in Chattanooga	29 providers
Ophthalmology in Jackson	17 providers
Ophthalmology in Johnson City	14 providers
Ophthalmology in Murfreesboro	10 providers
Ophthalmology in Oak Ridge	9 providers
Ophthalmology in Cookeville	8 providers
Ophthalmology in Kingsport	8 providers
Ophthalmology in Cleveland	6 providers
Ophthalmology in Bristol	5 providers
Ophthalmology in Columbia	5 providers
Ophthalmology in Goodlettsville	4 providers
Ophthalmology in Greeneville	4 providers
Ophthalmology in Crossville	4 providers
Ophthalmology in Morristown	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Brentwood	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Franklin	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Maryville	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Lebanon	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Hermitage	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Powell	3 providers
Ophthalmology in Hixson	2 providers

Where Ophthalmologists in Tennessee practice

From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 233 of the 363 providers listed here (64%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.

44%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)

35%mid-size group (10 to 99)

21%large group or health system (100+)

Largest practice groups

Group (as registered with Medicare)	Ophthalmologists	All clinicians in group	Main city
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	30	3,510	Nashville
Ut Medical Group Inc.	13	98	Memphis
Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC	10	37	Chattanooga
University Eye Specialists, P.C.	8	15	Knoxville
Johnson City Eye Clinic PC	7	11	Johnson City

Hospitals where they hold privileges

Hospital	City	Ownership	CMS star rating	Ophthalmologists affiliated
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	Nashville	Nonprofit	5 of 5	27
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital	Jackson	Government	3 of 5	12
Methodist Hospitals of Memphis	Memphis	Nonprofit	3 of 5	12
Tristar Centennial Medical Center	Nashville	For-profit	4 of 5	9
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital	Nashville	Nonprofit	3 of 5	9

Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.

Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee

Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.

Dr. Benyamin Ebrahim, MD

Antioch, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (615) 361-7266

Dr. Alexandra May, MD

Brentwood, TN · $52 in drug and device payments (2025) · (629) 255-2249

Dr. James Rynerson, MD

Brentwood, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (615) 637-9393

Dr. Robert Belihar, M.D., M.P.H.

Brentwood, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (615) 371-3000

Dr. Brent Aebi, M.D.

Bristol, TN · $157 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 968-7555

Dr. Jeffrey Bunning, M.D.

Bristol, TN · $693 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 968-7555

Dr. Joseph Armstrong, M.D.

Bristol, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 968-7555

Dr. Joshua Hicks, M.D.

Bristol, TN · $657 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 968-7555

Dr. Michael Bradley, M.D.

Bristol, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 968-7555

Dr. Barrett Thompson, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $732 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 803-2020

Dr. Brett Gerwin, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $361 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 521-2820

Dr. Carey Dozier, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $331 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth · (423) 894-1453

Dr. Caroline Elias, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 624-1500

Dr. Courtney Ridner, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $904 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 684-3937

Dr. David Friedrich, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $126 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 702-2020

Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $631 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 648-3937

Dr. Dennis Matzkin, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $300 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 855-8522

Dr. Edward Peterson, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $226 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. Elizabeth Mabry, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $224 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 385-2020

Dr. Fred Gregg, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 624-3937

Dr. Grant Slagle, DO

Chattanooga, TN · $976 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. Harry Lawrence, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 265-1651

Dr. James Richmond, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $252 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 894-1453

Dr. Jemison Bowers, MD

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 648-9808

Dr. John Bierly, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $1,006 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. John Kim, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $703 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. John Miller, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $161 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 296-0022

Dr. John Prenshaw, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $577 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 894-5300

Dr. Jon Hildebrand, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $486 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 870-4900

Dr. Molly Seal, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 265-1651

Dr. Patrick Bowers, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $714 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 624-3937

Dr. Paula Nicola, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $53 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 243-3330

Dr. Robert Baker, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 894-1453

Dr. Robert Levy, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $670 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 892-3937

Dr. Steven Anderson, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. Steven Thomas, MD

Chattanooga, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 778-2020

Dr. Thomas Lindquist, MD

Chattanooga, TN · $233 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 508-7337

Dr. Thomas Reynolds, M.D.

Chattanooga, TN · $317 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 870-4900

Dr. David Birnbaum, MD

Clarksville, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (931) 245-8182

Dr. Adam Luka, MD

Cleveland, TN · $351 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 472-5401

Dr. Bruce Faerber, MD

Cleveland, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 473-7200

Dr. Elizabeth Rosenberger, MD

Cleveland, TN · $155 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 472-5401

Dr. Gregory Ford, M.D.

Cleveland, TN · $254 in drug and device payments (2025) · (423) 472-5401

Dr. Nancy Blank, M.D.

Cleveland, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 472-5401

Dr. Thomas Mcguire, M.D.

Cleveland, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (423) 472-5401

Dr. Harold Kavoussi, MD

Collierville, TN · $763 in drug and device payments (2025) · (901) 854-6220

Dr. Seth Yoser, M.D.

Collierville, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (901) 850-0811

Dr. Bina Patel, M.D.

Columbia, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (931) 840-3501

Dr. Charles Atnip, M.D.

Columbia, TN · $420 in drug and device payments (2025) · (931) 375-1050

Dr. Michael Kaslow, MD

Columbia, TN · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (931) 388-5114

Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Macular degeneration
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Retinal detachment

Common questions

How many Ophthalmology providers are in Tennessee?

There are 363 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Tennessee, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

Do Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee offer telehealth?

Yes. 6 of the 363 Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee (about 2%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.

Which cities in Tennessee have the most Ophthalmology providers?

Nashville (96), Memphis (62), Knoxville (38) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee.

How many Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee received drug or device company payments?

235 of 363 Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee (65%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.

What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Tennessee treat?

Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Where does this data come from?

Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.

Do most Ophthalmologists in Tennessee work in independent practices or large health systems?

Among 233 Ophthalmologists in Tennessee enrolled in Medicare, 44% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 35% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 21% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.

Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Tennessee work at?

According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Tennessee hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville; Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson; Methodist Hospitals of Memphis in Memphis.

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Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory. Are you a Ophthalmology in Tennessee? Get featured.