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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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Karen M. Joos, M.D., Ph.D.


Education

  • M.D., University of Iowa
  • Ph.D., University of Iowa
  • B.S., University of Iowa

Postgraduate Training

Internship

  • St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, TX

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA

Fellowship

  • Clinical and Research, The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,University of Miami, Miami, FL

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Glaucoma Society
  • Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  • American Association of University Professors
  • Prevent Blindness Tennessee - Board Member
  • Research to Prevent Blindness - Ophthalmology Associate

Honors & Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Chief Resident, Ophthalmology, The University of Iowa
  • P.J. Leinfelder Resident's Research Award, The University of Iowa
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award
  • Consumers Research Council of America Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists

Areas of Clinical Expertise

  • Glaucoma, adult and children
  • Glaucoma, normal pressure and endstage
  • Ocular blood flow research
  • Laser surgical technique research

Background

Dr. Joos specializes in the management of glaucomatous diseases in children and adults, including the medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma. She has particular expertise in diagnosing and treating pediatric glaucoma, as well as adult glaucomas in the advanced stages.  Surgical techniques include laser iridotomy, laser iridoplasty, laser trabeculoplasty, goniotomy, trabeculotomy, trabeculectomy with and without anti-metabolites, glaucoma drainage implants, and diode laser cyclophotocoagulation.