Dr. Gary W. Jerkins, MD | Nashville, TN | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Gary Jerkins has practiced ophthalmology for 49 years and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. He completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and sees patients in Nashville and Smyrna, Tennessee. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Jerkins 4.25 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.3

16 Ratings
49 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
5 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Jerkins' Ratings and Reviews

4.3

16 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Dr. Jerkins is absolutely fabulous! He is very compassionate and spends way too much time with his patients! ;-) You leave his office feeling so good about the experience because he cares so much about you! I wouldn't dream of going to anyone else for my eye care needs! He is wonderful! His staff is wonderful!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 14th, 2015

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Great listener. Excellent communicator. A very competent and respected physician.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 10th, 2015

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Dr. Jerkins performed both my cataract surgeries 10 years ago and the results were very good. All of my appointments were handled professionally and the staff was always friendly and helpful.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 26th, 2013

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Most of the other reviews here are not for Dr. Jerkins, and should not reflect on his professionalism or care. I have been a patient of Dr. Jerkins' for thirty years, since I moved to Nashville. Because of high pressure inside my eyes and a family history of glaucoma. I now see him at least once a year, and sometimes twice. I also have poor vision, extreme astigmatism and a very difficult prescription for progressive lenses. In the years I have consulted him, I have never had a complaint with my care or the way I was treated by Dr. Jerkins and his staff. His office team is professional and friendly. His technicians are first-rate. Dr. Jerkins himself spends time answering any questions I have and asks that I return to his office, free of charge, to make sure each new prescription for my lenses has been prepared correctly. It does take a while to get a new appointment; I assume this is due to the fact that he is in high demand for his services. (I have probably made this worse, since my… entire family now consults him and I refer everyone who asks me to his care.) The potentially long wait doesn't bother me, since I schedule my regular appointments with Dr. Jerkins well in advance.Sorry for the long review. i was astonished to see a lukewarm rating for this caring and highly competent doctor and even more distressed to see that the poor ratings were not even for him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 4th, 2010

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DR JERKINDS PUTS YOU AT EASE. IS VERY KIND AND VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 26th, 2010

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Dr. Gary Welch Jerkins, MD	Dr. James C. Loden, MD	Dr. Ming Wang, MD	Dr. Kyle Jones, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (16 Ratings)	4.7 (84 Ratings)	4.7 (660 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
49 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Chinese
Nashville , TN	Gallatin , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School & MIT	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Jerkins' NPI number is 1184636029.

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Where is Dr. Gary Jerkins's office located?: Dr. Gary Jerkins's office is located at 2501 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212.
What languages does Dr. Gary Jerkins speak?: Dr. Gary Jerkins speaks English.
Does Dr. Gary Jerkins accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Gary Jerkins has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Jerkins affiliated with?: Dr. Gary Jerkins is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.
Does Dr. Gary Jerkins accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Gary Jerkins accepts on their Vitals profile.

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