Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Karen Joos is an ophthalmologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Joos specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Joos can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Joos can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1987
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
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