4.3
16 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Gary Jerkins is an ophthalmologist with nearly five decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 49 years in practice, Dr. Jerkins has developed extensive expertise in comprehensive eye care. He provides care in English.
Dr. Jerkins practices at multiple Loden Vision Centers locations in Nashville and Smyrna, Tennessee, and holds hospital privileges at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. He specializes in treating glaucoma and cataracts, helping patients preserve and restore their vision. Dr. Jerkins performs comprehensive eye exams and uses advanced imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to diagnose eye conditions. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Jerkins practices at multiple Loden Vision Centers locations in Nashville and Smyrna, Tennessee, and holds hospital privileges at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. He specializes in treating glaucoma and cataracts, helping patients preserve and restore their vision. Dr. Jerkins performs comprehensive eye exams and uses advanced imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging to diagnose eye conditions. Patients rate him 4.3 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- 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 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Gary Welch Jerkins has 3 locationsLoden Vision Centers Nashville
2501 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37212 Tel: (615) 383-7778
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
Loden Vision Center Smyrna
101 Movie RowSmyrna, TN 37167 Tel: (615) 559-4300
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
Loden Vision Centers Nashville
2501 21st Ave S Ste 2Nashville, TN 37212Mon8:00 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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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 49 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 17 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 | |
| Nashville , TN | Gallatin , TN | Nashville , TN | Gallatin , TN |
| Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: UNC Chapel Hill | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Welch Jerkins
Medical Specialties
Dr. Gary Welch Jerkins has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gary Welch Jerkins has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medical School
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1977
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- Dr. Gary Jerkins's office is located at 2501 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37212.
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- Dr. Gary Jerkins is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.
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- Dr. Gary Jerkins speaks English.
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