Dr. Michael Farzin Shahbazi, MD

Dr. Michael Shahbazi specializes in ophthalmology, bringing four decades of expertise to eye care in Tennessee. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Baptist Memorial Hospital. With 41 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Shahbazi has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and managing complex eye conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Shahbazi practices at Johnson City Medical Center and Holston Valley Medical Center, providing care in Johnson City and Kingsport. His clinical focus includes treating diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of vision loss. He performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye diseases early. Dr. Shahbazi also provides anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and improve vision for …patients with certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.