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Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Weill Cornell Medical College

Professional interests include: cataracts, eye surgery, glaucoma

930 Madison Avenue Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103

(901) 448-6650

Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD is affiliated with University Clinical Health.

Office Locations

1068 Cresthaven Road Suite 400
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 448-6650

(901) 302-2486

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University Clinical Health

930 Madison Avenue Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103

(901) 448-6650

(901) 302-2486

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2024

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eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1152
excision	22
eye procedures	341
injections	13
laser treatment	22
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1006
excision	25
eye procedures	314
laser treatment	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	231
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	79
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches), laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	971
excision	13
eye procedures	306
laser treatment	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	245
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	75
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1161
excision	28
eye procedures	367
laser treatment	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	726

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	664
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	538
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	198
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	21
capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	124
excision	16
eye procedures	1804
laser treatment	68
photocoagulation	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	25

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	351
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	97
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, photocoagulation and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
capsulotomy	15
excision	17
eye procedures	2030
laser treatment	50
photocoagulation	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	324
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	92
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment, photocoagulation and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
excision	16
eye procedures	1960
laser treatment	33
photocoagulation	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	300
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	82
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
capsulotomy	20
excision	17
eye procedures	2350
laser treatment	55
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	326
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	95
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	23
eye procedures	1833
laser treatment	23
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	311
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	84
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
eye procedures	1463
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	253
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	80
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
diagnostic imaging	25
eye procedures	1714
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	221
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	74
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
eye procedures	1294

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	198
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	73
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN during 2024 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	996
eye procedures	427
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	74
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Memphis, TN were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

ablation	18
capsulotomy	16
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	800
excision	19
eye procedures	1246
injections	13
laser treatment	33
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	317
Male	228

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	276
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	254
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	84
75 to 84	182
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	215

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Clinical Health

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2026-06-19

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$2,360 LUMIGAN $707	RESTASIS $524	COMBIGAN $466	XEN $243	$421
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,183 AcrySof $367	CLAREON $290	Hydrus Microstent $246	Rocklatan $122	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $110	Other $48
AbbVie Inc.	$781 LUMIGAN $327	DURYSTA $229	COMBIGAN $120	ALPHAGAN P $86	VUITY $19
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$724 Rocklatan $363	Rhopressa $361
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$474 VYZULTA $474
Other	$2,101 Travatan Z $137	OMNI Surgical System $131	Bromsite $128	Cataract Equipment $126	Simbrinza $114	Other $1,465

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,623

Biography

Dr. Elliott Kanner, who practices in Memphis, TN, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Kanner attended medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College. His medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Kanner include eye surgery, glaucoma, and cataracts. He is affiliated with the University Clinical Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD in 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elliott Makary Kanner, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2024

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