Vanderbilt Eye Institute
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Vanderbilt Eye Institute

Main Office: 615-936-2020
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Franklin Office

Phone: 615-791-0060
Fax: (615) 591-0060
100 Covey Drive, Suite 107
Franklin, TN 37067

Bellevue Office

Office: 615-662-4066
Fax: 615-662-5054
7640 Hwy. 70 So., Suite 100
Bellevue, TN 37221

Spring Hill Office

Phone: 615-791-0060
Fax: 615-7591-0060
3098 Campbell Sta. Pkwy
Spring Hill, TN 37174

Franklin Office, Pediatric Ophthalmology

Phone: 615-936-1034
2105 Edward Curd Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
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Rachel W. Kuchtey, M.D., Ph.D.


Education

  • M.D., West China University of Medical Sciences
  • Ph.D., Cornell University

Postgraduate Training

Internship

  • Brown University

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship

  • Glaucoma, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology

Honors & Awards

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Vision and Related Sciences, Fight for Sight/Prevent Blindness America
  • National Research Service Award Fellowship
  • Pfizer Glaucoma Fellows Award for Excellence in Glaucoma Research
  • Principal Investigator of Fight for Sight Award

Background

Dr. Kuchtey joined the faculty of the Vanderbilt Eye Institute after completing her ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship training at the Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.  She specializes in screening, diagnosis and management of different forms of glaucoma.  Dr. Kuchtey performs laser procedures, glaucoma surgery as well as cataract surgery, using state-of-art technology.  Most importantly, Dr. Kuchtey is beloved by her patients both because of her caring nature and the top quality of care she provides.  In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Kuchtey is the principle investigator of a glaucoma research laboratory and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.