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Karen M. Joos MD, PhD

Professor of Ophthalmology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Suspect-High Pressure
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Iowa, 1987
  • Internship - Saint Joseph Hospital, 1988
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Iowa, 1990
  • Residency - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1992
  • Fellowship - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 1994

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Always explains and answers questions never hurried
February 14, 2025
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Dr. Joos is an excellent professional and educator!
January 31, 2025
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They were rushed off their feet this visit and it showed.
January 18, 2025
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Due to the long wait time is the only reason why I would not recommend Dr. Joos. She herself is a wonderful dedicated doctor.
January 14, 2025
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Good
January 6, 2025
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Dr. Joos has been my Physician for 15 plus years.
December 13, 2024
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Good
December 3, 2024
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This visit was as efficient and well conducted as any in my visits to the VU Eye Institute
November 29, 2024
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I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr,Joos and her Staff to anyone.
November 8, 2024
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