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Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD
4.7 (351 Ratings)
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Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.
Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD
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Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1980 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.They currently practice at Allied Eye and are affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Matzkin has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Matzkin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 351 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Matzkin also speaks Afrikaans. Dr. Matzkin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trichiasis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Staphyloma Posticum
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Blue Card
  • Open Access
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Card
    Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Network S
  • Worker's Compensation WC
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Navigate POS
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Allied Eye
    7405 Shallowford Rd Ste 420, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Matzkin
4.7
Based on 351 Reviews
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (13)

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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Matzkin cares about his patients and takes the time to explain the problem and solution presented by each patient.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1980. He specializes in Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mount Vernon Hospital, Ny
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Matzkin's profile.

Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dennis Matzkin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN