Dr. Harold T. Akin, MD | Murfreesboro, TN | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Harold Akin specializes in ophthalmology, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Erlanger Medical Center. With 56 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Akin has developed extensive knowledge in treating various vision-related conditions. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Akin practices at locations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and maintains hospital privileges at Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman. His expertise includes treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, along with managing skin cancer cases. He also performs sedation procedures as part of his comprehensive patient care approach. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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3.4

18 Ratings
56 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks English
Erlanger Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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One of the previous reviews stated that the Dr jumps from patient to patient while leaving you to wait. I suspect the patient was having his eyes dilated. A quick search shows that the eyes take 20 to 30 minutes to open after the drops are placed in ones eyes. What do you want the Doctor to do during this time? He has a business and has to maximize his time just like anyone else. I have found him to be professional and courteous.

August 6th, 2018

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Although Dr Aiken is a nice man, time spent with a patient is not so good. He is hopping from you to at least 2 other patients, which results in unnecessary time waiting for your treatment/evaluation Needless to say I won't be going back

December 7th, 2017

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I've seen Dr.Akins the last 10 years and he's wonderful!!!

March 28th, 2017

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Been here over 1 1/2 hours. Finally got back to the room and still not finished. Dr said he would be back in 10 mins and its been 25. The lady at the front desk is also rudw, I asked her what the hold up on my appointment was because I was on a schedule and she just told me to reschedule..... I've had to wait 2 months for this appointment and they can't even see me on time. Waste of a trip & $$ guess they don't really care they still get paid.

October 12th, 2015

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Dr. Aiken and his staff are the best. Always makes you feel comfortable and confident that they are taking good care of you.

August 27th, 2015

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Dr Akin has been my doctor for at least 25 years, I got new insurance & it does not cover Dr Akin, so I guess I will have to go anyway as no one else is going to touch my eyes, he is worth it.

June 21st, 2011

Cornea And Cataract Consultants Of Nashville Pllc

503 Highland Ter Ste BMurfreesboro, TN 37130

Tel: (615) 320-7200

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

1700 Medical Center PkwyMurfreesboro, TN 37129


Dr. Harold Thomas Akin, MD	Dr. Hunter Willingham Norris, MD	Dr. Patrick James Lavin, MD	Dr. Randolph R Evans, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (18 Ratings)	3.7 (11 Ratings)	3.5 (32 Ratings)	4.7 (31 Ratings)
56 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	56 Years of Experience	43 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
Murfreesboro , TN	Winchester , TN	Nashville , TN	Lebanon , 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: University College Dublin School Of Medicine And Medical Science	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
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Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
Macular Degeneration
Vision Issues

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Erlanger Medical Center

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University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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What languages does Dr. Harold Akin speak?: Dr. Harold Akin speaks English.
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