David J. Harris, Jr , MD, FACS

Corneal Specialist/Ophthalmologist , Chief, Ophthalmology Division. Department of Surgery, Medical Director, UT Medical Center, East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank

I get a kick out of playing my trombone with the UT Pep Band at home basketball games around Christmas .

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

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I grew up in Knoxville, attached to the lakes, mountain, scientific institutions, and academic centers that surround us. I emulate the independent spirit of East Tennesseans and enjoy introducing newcomers from all over the world to our way of life. I've been lucky enough to raise my own family here.

Clinical Focus:
Treatment, surgery of corneal diseases including corneal transplants, collagen cross-linking, complex cataract surgery LASIK, severe eye infections, repair of surgical complications

Specialties:
Ophthalmology

Education & Credentials

Schools

BA (Mathmematics) - University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN MD-University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Memphis, TN

Internships

Medicine-National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

Residencies

Ophthalmology-Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD

Fellowships

Cornea and External Disease-Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Organizations & Societies

American Academy of Ophthalmology Society of Military Ophthalmologists American Medical Association Tennessee Medical Association Knoxville Academy of Medicine

It is a great honor to be allowed to use my skills and experience to restore vision to those with the most severe and complex eye diseases.

— David J. Harris, Jr

Where I See Patients

University Eye Specialists, PC

1932 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg C Ste 255Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: (865) 244-2020

Fax: (865) 410-7292

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