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Dr. Robert Shofner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Robert Shofner, MD
2.8 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Shofner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Robert Shofner, MD
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Dr. Robert Shofner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Robert Shofner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Shofner graduated from University of Virginia in 1983 and completed a residency at yale University.Dr. Robert Shofner, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN and has 42 years experience. Dr. Shofner currently practices at Shofner Vision Center and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. At present, Dr. Shofner received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Shofner's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shofner is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Eye Trauma
Eyelid Disorders
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Visual Field Defects
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
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Ocular Prosthetics
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Shofner Vision Center
    2004 Hayes St Ste 335, Nashville, TN 37203
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2.8
Based on 24 Reviews
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1 Star (12)

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Apr 25, 2018
Great staff, very knowledgeable doctor, and will be seeing them on a regular basis. Highly recommend them.
— Apr 25, 2018
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • yale University
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • yale University
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Louisiana State University
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Robert Shofner, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Robert Shofner, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN