Tam Pham, OD

Dr. Tam Pham is an optometrist dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care with a particular interest in ocular disease, refractive and cataract extraction, contact lenses, and anterior segment care. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from California State University, Sacramento, before earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry. During his clinical training, Dr. Pham completed rotations at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio; Community Health Centers of the Central Coast in California; Dougherty Laser Vision in Thousand Oaks, California; and AltaMed Health Services in Pasadena, California. These diverse experiences provided him with a broad foundation in primary eye care, medical optometry, ocular disease, contact lenses, and the care of patients undergoing refractive and cataract procedures.

Dr. Pham believes that excellent eye care begins with listening to and understanding each patient. He strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment where patients feel heard, informed, and involved in their care. Throughout optometry school, he was actively involved as both trustee and executive treasurer of the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) and served as a Student Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO), reflecting his commitment to professional development and the optometric profession. Originally from Stockton, California, Dr. Pham is excited to call Nashville, Tennessee, home. He speaks English, Vietnamese, and Spanish. Outside of optometry, he enjoys reading, playing tennis, staying active, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and discovering all that Nashville has to offer.