Dr. Paula Christine Nicola, MD

Dr. Paula Nicola is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 24 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Erlanger Health System. Her extensive experience in eye care allows her to diagnose and treat a wide range of vision problems. Dr. Nicola is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations in the Chattanooga area.

Dr. Nicola practices at Eye Care Chattanooga and maintains her hospital affiliation with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. She specializes in treating serious eye conditions including glaucoma and cataracts, helping patients preserve and restore their vision. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams and dilated eye exams to detect potential problems early. She also uses tonometry to measure eye pressure, which is essential for monitoring glaucoma patients. Patients have …rated her 4.4 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care and expertise.