Summary

Dr. Joseph Gunn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and back of the eye. 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 over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Gunn brings extensive experience to his specialty field. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Gunn maintains his primary affiliation with Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge and practices at multiple retina centers throughout Tennessee and Virginia, including locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Abingdon, and Bristol. His clinical focus centers on treating diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Gunn performs advanced retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions, and he provides anti-VEGF treatments for patients with retinal disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Michael Gunn has 5 locations

Kingsport Retina Center

2412 N John B Dennis HwyKingsport, TN 37660
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

Johnson City Retina Center

161 Technology LnJohnson City, TN 37604
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Abingdon Retina Center

160 Cummings StAbingdon, VA 24210
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

Bristol Retina Center

185 Gate City HwyBristol, VA 24201
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

Kingsport East Stone Retina Center

2236 E Stone DrKingsport, TN 37660
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. Joseph Michael Gunn, MDDr. Donny Luprice Reeves, MDDr. Phil Vernon WaltersDr. Daniel Brian Dix
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.9 
4.1 
41 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Kingsport , TNJohnson City , TNGreeneville , TNBirmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University of Tennessee Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Michael Gunn

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Michael Gunn has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Michael Gunn has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Michael Gunn holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia and Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

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 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Gunn's NPI number is 1316943640.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Gunn affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Gunn is affiliated with Methodist Medical Center Of Oak Ridge.
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