Dr. Karen Margaret Joos, MD

Dr. Karen Joos specializes in ophthalmology with nearly four decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and has dedicated 39 years to helping patients maintain and restore their vision. Dr. Joos is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities throughout Nashville.

Dr. Joos practices at multiple locations across Nashville, Tennessee, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital, and Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She focuses on treating serious eye conditions such as glaucoma and childhood glaucoma, as well as amblyopia in young patients. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and specialized pressure testing to monitor eye health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Joos highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.