Dr. Caroline K. Elias, MD | Chattanooga, TN | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Caroline Elias is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and retinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed her residency training at University Hospital. With 36 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Elias has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Elias practices at Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital, with locations throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee. She focuses on treating conditions such as posterior vitreous detachment, nearsightedness, and age-related macular degeneration. Her practice includes advanced procedures like optical coherence tomography for detailed eye imaging, retinal imaging to assess eye health, and anti-VEGF treatment for certain retinal conditions. Patients have given Dr. Elias an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

26 Ratings
36 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Hospital
9 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Female

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She did too many tests each time & made me come far too often. She prescribed drops for a problem that is not helped with drops at all but can actually harm the cornea. I felt like she was milking my insurance company for all she could get. I was usually there 2-3 hrs. too.

July 7th, 2017

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The best at everything.

October 26th, 2016

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She got me in within an hour to see me for a issue with my eye. She was sweet and her staff was super nice to work with! Great experience!!

October 10th, 2016

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Do not use this MD for routine eye exams. Her office took over 8 months to bill me more than $200 for a routine eye exam even though I had TWO different types of insurance covering routine eye exams. This office is disreputable and should not be on the list of VSP providers

October 28th, 2013

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Dr.Elias is very thorough in her eye exams. She has very sophisticated machines for measuring many things about the eyes. I don't know what all they show, but she sure does. She is very smart, and great bedside manner. She does many types of eye surgery, along with eye exams for glasses.

November 7th, 2012

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Dr. Caroline is the most thorough eye doctor I have ever been to, anywhere. She is a quiet person, but spends time doing the eye exam, and answers any questions I ask her. Her equipment is up to date, her personnel keep the patients moving, and I am completely happy with this lady as my eye doctor.

November 13th, 2009

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no help at all.extreme lack of concern and personality.better off staying home.

June 22nd, 2009

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No help, no courtesy, no personality.Only thing we got was a big bill.Never go to this lump.

June 15th, 2009

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She saw my dad and was no help. Unfriendly, did not discuss anything, did not help, no follow-up whatsoever...except with a big bill. We would never recommend her to anyone. Better off staying home if you can't get an appointment anywhere else.

June 9th, 2009

Elias Caroline Office

3898 Hixson PikeChattanooga, TN 37415

Tel: (423) 624-1500

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Caroline K Elias Md

3090 Enclave Bay DrChattanooga, TN 37415


Dr. Caroline Kirk Elias, MD	Dr. Visionworks The Meadows	Dr. Heikki Juhani Kostamaa, MD	Dr. Robert Evan Levy, MD
Ophthalmology	Optometry	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.6 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (14 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience		27 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish
Chattanooga , TN	Hixson , TN	Murfreesboro , TN	Chattanooga , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine		Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Where is Dr. Caroline Elias's office located?: Dr. Caroline Elias's office is located at 3898 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN, 37415.
Does Dr. Caroline Elias accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Caroline Elias has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Caroline Elias accepting new patients?: Dr. Caroline Elias is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Caroline Elias's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Caroline Elias affiliated with?: Dr. Caroline Elias is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Caroline Elias speak?: Dr. Caroline Elias speaks English.

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