The new partnership will provide the most comprehensive retina
care in Middle Tennessee and Southern
Kentucky
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The three physicians of Retina
Consultants of Nashville (RCN)
will join Tennessee Retina (TNR) on July 1,
2024. The new partnership of 13 retina specialists
practicing in 11 locations will provide the most comprehensive
retina care in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Tennessee Retina offers advanced diagnostic and treatment
options for the full spectrum of surgical and medical retina
conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy,
retinal detachment, ocular oncology, and uveitis. Tennessee Retina
is a nationally-recognized retina practice and has been selected to
participate in the clinical trials of virtually every FDA-approved
therapy for sight-threatening retinal diseases for more than two
decades.
"Tennessee Retina is delighted to have the outstanding
physicians of Retina Consultants of Nashville as our newest partners," said
Carl Awh, MD, FASRS, president of
Tennessee Retina. "Drs Solomon, Glover, and Wright share our goals
of the highest-quality patient care provided by the highest-quality
physicians, staff, and management. Their addition, together with
the tremendous resources of Retina Consultants of America, should
allow us to consolidate and expand our services in one of the
fastest-growing regions in the country."
"Tennessee Retina and Retina Consultants of Nashville share a common vision of excellence
in retinal care," added Marcus
Solomon, MD, of Retina Consultants of Nashville. "Together, we will be able to offer
our patients even greater access to cutting-edge treatments and a
team of dedicated specialists who are committed to improving
patient outcomes."
The unified practice will provide services in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and in Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Dickson, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Murfreesboro, and Nashville, Tennessee.
About Tennessee Retina
Founded in 1978 as Retina Vitreous Associates, Tennessee Retina
(TNR) has grown from a solo practice established by Gary Gutow, MD (retired), to one of the largest
and most recognized retina practices in the nation. Retina
Consultants of Nashville (RCN) was
founded in 1983 by Stephen Grinde,
MD (retired). The physicians of RCN and TNR joined forces in
July 2024 to create a larger and more
comprehensive group, even better equipped to provide unsurpassed
care for patients in Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, and many who travel to
Nashville from other parts of
the United States. Our 13 retina
specialists are each board-certified ophthalmologists with at least
two years of fellowship training at the top retina programs in the
country. We also provide specialized treatment in the areas of
Pediatric Retina, Uveitis, and Ocular Oncology. With 11 locations
in Tennessee and Kentucky, including Nashville, Bowling
Green, Clarksville,
Columbia, Cookeville, Dickson, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, and Murfreesboro, we are easily accessible to
patients across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.
Tennessee Retina accepts all major insurances, coordinates
patient care with over 1,000 referring providers, and performs over
130,000 patient encounters each year. We provide around-the-clock
coverage for vision-threatening emergencies and participate in
numerous clinical trials to offer state-of-the-art care for the
full spectrum of retinal conditions. We are committed to providing
patients with the most advanced, progressive, and highest-quality
eye care; to treating patients and colleagues with patience,
understanding, and respect; and to providing unsurpassed service to
our patients and referring providers.
Media Contact
Dena Beck, Tennessee Retina, 1
615-983-6304, dbeck@tnretina.com, https://www.tnretina.com/
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