Nashville’s Most Experienced Ophthalmologists & Eye Doctors
Loden Vision Centers employs only the most skilled, experienced, and credentialed Nashville eye doctors, LASIK surgeons, ophthalmologists, and optometrists to staff our 5 convenient locations. Choose a doctor from the list below to learn more about their eye care specialties and experience. When you choose Loden Vision Centers for your LASIK, cataract, or general vision needs, you can be confident you are getting care from the best in town!
James C. Loden, MD
Founder and President of Loden Vision Centers
About Dr. Loden
- Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
- Fellowship-Trained LASIK Surgeon
- LASIK and Cataract Specialist
- Certified by American College of Eye Surgeons
Memberships
- Member of American Academy of
Ophthalmology, - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons,
- Society for Excellence in Eyecare
Dr. Loden serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. He was the very first surgeon in Tennessee to perform the Cataract Surgery and lectures to surgeons worldwide. Learn more about Dr. Loden.
Terrence Doherty, MD
About Dr. Doherty
- Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
- Fellowship-trained LASIK Surgeon
- Fellowship-trained Corneal Surgeon
- LASIK and Cataract Specialist
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
Dr. Doherty has been certified by American College of Eye Surgeons. He was the first surgeon in Tennessee to perform IntraLase Enabled Keratoplasty (IEK).
Katie Mills, MD
About Dr. Mills
- Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
- LASIK and Cataract Specialist
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Memphis Eye Society
Gary Jerkins, MD
About Dr. Jerkins
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
- Serves as a Principle Investigator for a variety of FDA-approved clinical trials
Memberships
- Board of Directors for Healing Hands International
- Ukrainian Education Center
David O. Carrico, OD
About Dr. Carrico
- Clinical Director, Paris, TN
- Board-Certified Optometrist
- Ocular Disease Management Specialist
Memberships
- Tennessee Optometric Association
- American Optometric Association
- Tennessee Academy of Optometry
Matt Judd, OD
About Dr. Judd
- Optometrist
Memberships
- American Optical Association
- Proactive Optometric Physicians
Joseph Parker, OD
About Dr. Parker
- Optometrist
Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- President of the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists
Courtney Hopkins, OD
About Dr. Hopkins
- Optometrist
Residency and Clinical Extern
- Ocular Disease Residency – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
- EyeCare Associates East Huntsville – Huntsville, AL
- VisionAmerica of Huntsville – Huntsville, AL
- UAB Eye Care – Birmingham, AL
- Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Tuscaloosa, AL
Rachel Hart, OD
About Dr. Hart
- Optometrist
Clinical Extern
- Loden Vision, Goodlettsville, TN
- Vision Source of Hendersonville, Memphis, TN
- Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
Jocelyn Cercone, OD
About Dr. Cercone
- Fellowship-trained Optometrist
Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry
- NYSOA
- Middle Tennessee Optometric Physicians Society
Iwaz Barwari
About Iwaz Barwari
- Physician Assistant
Memberships
- Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants
- American Academy of Physician Assistant
