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Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD
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Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD
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Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Nashville, TN.

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Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Nashville, TN and has 47 years experience. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at University Tenn.They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Jerkins has experience treating conditions like Astigmatism, Farsightedness and Nearsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jerkins received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Jerkins is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Ectropion of Eyelid
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4306 Harding Pike Ste 202, Nashville, TN 37205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 297-6591
  2. 2 Office
    520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 859-3937
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    101 Movie Row, Smyrna, TN 37167
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 559-4300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jerkins
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Apr 15, 2021
Dr. Jerkins was awesome and answered every inquiry so completely. He is a prince of a man and brilliant. His assistant Molly was also super.
— Apr 15, 2021
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Metro Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tenn
    1981
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jerkins' profile.

Dr. Jerkins frequently treats the following conditions: Astigmatism, Farsightedness and Nearsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Gary Jerkins, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.