Two of my daughters arrived at Tennessee Retinal with me in tow one recent Saturday morning. I have to tell you that I'm not a fan of doctors, hospitals, medical procedures, or medicines. That's why the two daughters. They were going to make sure that this reviewer didn't flake out on an appointment. How I made it this far in life is a question I often ask myself. I never give myself an answer. Maybe that's the trick. Just get on with life. I'll have to admit that I was a bit nervous meeting the specialist. I've heard stories of surgeries, lasers, and eye patches. I mean, other than a pirate, who looks cool in an eye patch? Even Columbo didn't wear one. He just shoved a glass eye into his socket. My head was spinning, not to mention my tree branch eye. All went well with the pre-doctor tests and paperwork. My nervousness (fear) began to ease. Everyone made me feel comfortable and reassured that I'd be ok. Then he came in. Dr. Recchia had entered the room. After pleasantries were exchanged he got down to work. He asked questions, squirted stuff, then proceeded to dig around in the eye. He poked and prodded, hmmmed a bit, and then announced his findings. GUILTY for being an idiot by not wearing safety glasses! He really didn't say that, but I wouldn't have blamed him if he had. My situation wasn't going to require surgery, lasers, or anything of the sort. Just some antibiotic goop 4 times a day. The cloudiness in the eye should clear after awhile. I'm fine to resume normal activities. Which in my case is drinking beer and smoking cigars. At least near term activities. Long term, I'm free to wander the open roads of America and write these stale reviews. Quick Tip: When you get nervous about doctor appointments, try to lose your mind in how the pyramids were built. That always works for me. I bet those Egyptians had a lot of eye injuries chipping away on those blocks of stone. Maybe that's why they walked funny. I think the Bangles were on to something. read more

Tennessee Retina PC - My lacerated eye. Not a pretty sight. - Retina Specialists Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

For almost five years I'm a patient of Tennessee Retina. Clinic is nice, clean and accessible with an easy access to parking garage and easy walk cross the street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They allow you to check in online. What is a very convenient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone is nice including nurses, technicians and doctor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But, what is the chronic issue all this years that appointments are not running on time. Do not plan anything else following your schedule. appointment at Tennessee Retina. read more

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I am thankful the wife forced me to go to this place. I had a vessel rupture in my right eye and my vision went black. I am a Veteran and go to the VA for care. The VA noticed I had a slight rupture in my eye but told me they would check it again in 6 months. It didn't make it 2 weeks. From the moment we walked in I felt comfortable that this is the place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]After going through all the checks I was able to see Dr. Marshall. She explained everything well and I felt comfortable going forward with the treatment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got a shot in the eye to start with and few weeks later she lasered the back of my eye to stop all the leaks. We have been back for my check ups and everything is looking good. If you have any eye issues go talk to them. read more

Provided Good Day Foundation grant funded services for WMD. Continued services after funding ran out. Then required I pay $300 for the previous treatment. There was no written agreement. They provided 3 months of unfunded treatment to the tune of 10s of thousands of dollars. Some patients owe $15,000! Most patients have limited income. They committed fraud! read more

Doctors seem okay; not great, but okay. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The front desk may as well be staffed by kiosks... it would be more pleasant. They don't seem to give a damn.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The techs are indifferent, with the exception of one or two of them (I wish I could remember them by name, but they don't ever introduce themselves).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Communication is terrible. Phoned in questions are ignored, which is really unnerving when you're having surgery, and even questions put through the portal are not responded to in a timely manner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I realize it's a massive, busy practice, but for a place that boasts that they deliver patient-centered, cutting edge care... man, do better, people. Get it together. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]These folks are terrible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My daughter had an appointment scheduled for a month in Franklin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They canceled the appt. without telling her and re-scheduled it at an office 45 minutes farther away![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But they never let her know! [[HIGHLIGHT]]She drove for an hour to get there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Horrible way to treat patients.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd never use or recommend these people. read more

Truly great and stress-free surgery experience with the staff and Dr. Awh. Highly recommend! read more

Tenn Retina provided excellent care for my condition of a detached retina. They were professional and patient with explanation of the problem and the options for treatment. Surgery was successful and the aftercare excellent. The office staff were pleasant and efficient. read more

My husband has been coming here since early 2018 and seeing Dr Eric Sniender from the beginning and he is an excellent doctor, today December 29th we drove all the way to Nashville for them to say they would not see him today because he had a small balance, not until today did they offer my disabled husband a financial packet and we are having to see another doctor plus his appointment was at 1:45, we got here at 1:30 and it is now 3:20 and still haven seen the doctor very disappointed in the service today read more

Had a follow up appointment in October with Dr Sonkin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Office staff called a few days before appointment to reschedule appointment because he was not going to be in office that day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was told couldn't get me back in Clarksville office until January. Was told I could get in Nashville office sooner[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Made appointment for November 6th In Nashville. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A few days before that appointment received a call that they needed to reschedule that appointment as doctor will not be in office that day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (Mind you I had already taken off work for that day and a friend lined up to take me as they were going to dilate both eyes). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff said could not get me rescheduled until February.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I asked to speak to office manager. Staff said will send an email to office manager to call me. A little over a week has passed and no phone call and no follow up appointment as of this date[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. ([[HIGHLIGHT]]Staff kept referring me as a "long term patient" as if my appointment wasn't as important.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My eyes are very important to me and I hope that they will take full responsibility if any problems with my tear should happen.) read more

I had a 2pm appointment time that I arrived 30 minutes early for and I did not see the doctor until 4:30pm. The staff I interacted with were very nice and its a beautifully kept office but it was just a horrible wait. The doctor came to the waiting room after two hours of waiting and told everyone he was on call and had several "retinal emergencies."I saw Dr. Sonkin, who was very knowledgeable but after a three hour wait I saw him for 10 minutes with no apology. Overall a very frustrating experience. read more

The front staff, nurses and Dr. S all are so kind. Everyone is cheerful, speaks clearly and explains things in terms everyone can understand. I take my father here and it makes me feel great seeing the way the interact with him. I'm very grateful! read more

I have retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retina disease, so this seemed a good place to see a dr. One symptom that is hard to manage is dry eyes. I called. The lady that answered sounded like she just woke up. I asked for appointment and told her I needed help with dry eyes. Her response in a flat voice, "we don't treat dry eyes." I told her I have a retina disease. She asked no questions, just said in the same flat voice, "well, we don't treat dry eyes." Least caring or professional person I've talked with in a while. I'll move on. read more

Pack a lunch! Dr. Awh is super disrespectful. They kept me waiting for an hour and a half without saying anything. I ended up walking out. Not hey we're running late. Or we're sorry you're having to wait it won't be much longer. Nothing. Just because Awh went to medical school he thinks he's better than everybody else. I understand doctors run behind schedule but not acknowledging that is what's so disrespectful. read more

So as a person with a Retina tear, fearful of the unknown ,I called TN Retina early as I wanted to be in today. I got sweet Jordan who was a kind voice to hear after a sleepless night. (Btw I work at an imaging facility and working in medical is not always easy.). She went WAY out of her way to get me in today and was so kind through my multiple phone calls.... Then I had the pleasu of being treated with laser with Dr Recchia who was not only amazing he was the most caring Doctor I have ever been to EVER!! And the MBoro staff was awesome too!!! Thank you JJordan !!! You helped be my lifesaver today and it means so much!! And Dr Recchia! ,the world would be a better place with more people like you!! read more

Do NOT come here if you have blindness. They do not accommodate for low vision patients. The people working have a terrible attitude, and they do not care about their patients or what they have. They just want to get you in and get you out. You would think with having retinitis pigmentosa, that they would be GREAT to go see. It was quite the opposite. We will NEVER ever go back. read more

I've had bad eye health since I contracted a blood disease when I was 10 years old. Last year I woke up blind in my right eye with a detached retina. My eye Doctor Immediately sent me to Tennessee Retina PC for emergency treatment. Dr. Reickstein is my surgeon at TN Retina and I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor. After a second unexpected surgery for a macular hole, my eyesight is incredibly 30/20 in that eye. I'm getting ready to have surgery on the other eye for issues that started a couple of months ago. I have full confidence in Dr. Reichstein that my vision will be restored. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to wait time. I went this past week and had an exceptionally long wait before I finally got to see my doctor. read more

I went to see Dr. Sonkin. I did not like him at all. He was very rough during my examination and very pushy on scheduling surgery. I asked him how much I was going to be billed for after insurance and he commented with its not about the money. I understand that he has the money, it is a outpatient surgery and its not a big deal to him, but someone has to pay the bill and anything with the word surgery is a big deal to me. I canceled my appointment and took my business to Loden Vision. I really hate to give a bad review to Tennessee Retna, but Dr. Sonkin was awful. I was told that if you go to Tennessee Retna, go see Dr. O. read more