Summary

Dr. Gary Gitschlag specializes in ophthalmology, providing expert eye care with five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Gitschlag brings 50 years of dedicated practice to patient care and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Gitschlag practices at East Tennessee Children's Hospital and maintains locations in Knoxville, Tennessee. He focuses on treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His expertise includes performing lumbar epidural steroid injections and providing virtual care services. Patients have rated Dr. Gitschlag 4.9 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and clinical excellence.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 50 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag has 2 locations

Knoxville Pediatric Ophthalmology

2100 Clinch Ave Ste 400Knoxville, TN 37916
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag, MDDr. Christopher Tobin Taylor, MDDr. Mark Ellsworth Kleinman, MDDr. Leslie B Cunningham, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
4.9 
4.8 
3.5 
50 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Knoxville , TNSevierville , TNJohnson City , TNKnoxville , TN
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary Norman Gitschlag has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Gary Gitschlag is affiliated with East Tennessee Childrens Hospital.
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Dr. Gary Gitschlag's office is located at 2100 Clinch Ave Ste 400, Knoxville, TN, 37916.
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