Dr. Karen Margaret Joos, MD

Dr. Karen Joos is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in glaucoma treatment. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and brings 39 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Joos is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Joos practices at multiple locations throughout Nashville, Tennessee, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Her clinical focus includes treating various forms of glaucoma, including childhood glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma. She performs comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and specialized procedures like gonioscopy to evaluate eye health. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.