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Dr. John Murchison, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. John Murchison, MD
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Dr. John Murchison, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. John Murchison, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. John Murchison, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Murchison graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. John Murchison, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Murchison currently practices at Practice. Dr. Murchison has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Murchison received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Murchison's office accepts new patients. Dr. Murchison is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
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Blepharitis
Chalazion
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Eye Surgeons PLLC
    4528 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 579-3920
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Tennessee Valley Eye Center
    160 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 251-0338
  3. 3 University Eye Specialists P.C.
    140 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 579-3920
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murchison
4.8
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 04, 2024
My experience was great. Dr. Murchison was very friendly, understanding and I felt that he really cared about the concerns I had about my eyes.
— Oct 04, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Murchison, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Murchison's profile.

Dr. Murchison frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. John Murchison, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.