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Dr. Joseph Googe, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Joseph Googe, MD
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Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Joseph Googe, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 71
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Googe graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Lsu.Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Googe currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Googe has experience treating conditions like Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Hole among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Googe received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Googe's office accepts new patients. Dr. Googe is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Acute Endophthalmitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lattice Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Southeastern Retina Associates
    1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207, Knoxville, TN 37909
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 584-2153
  2. 2 Office
    1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 320, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 522-5453
  3. 3 Office
    2020 Kay St Fl 1, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 579-3999
  4. 4 University Eye Specialists P.C.
    140 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 588-0811
  5. 5 University Eye Specialists P.C.
    140 Capital Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 251-0727

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3.8
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1 Star (5)

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Aug 12, 2023
The most wonderful doctor ever! He is very kind and caring. Excellent staff as well
— Aug 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • City Memphis Hosps-U Tenn
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lsu
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass Ee Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Googe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Googe's profile.

Dr. Googe frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Hole. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Googe, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital

    110 Hospital Dr, Jefferson City, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN