Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > TN Providers > Pediatric Ophthalmologists

Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD

(1 Rating)

Specializes in: Glaucoma and Pediatric Ophthalmology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: eye problems, glaucoma

2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 936-2020

Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN specializing in glaucoma and pediatric ophthalmology. She graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Office Locations

Address:

2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	279
eye procedures	996
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	199

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	56
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	185
eye procedures	957
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	49
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	257
eye procedures	946
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	100
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	224
eye procedures	704
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	47
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	192
eye procedures	691
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	33
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	145
eye procedures	713
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

eye procedures	666
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	39
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

eye procedures	563
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD treated as an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	10
doctor visit	249
eye procedures	775
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	196
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	87
85 and over	40
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1987. She completed residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology (1994)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen Joos, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.8

Overall Rating

(1 Rating)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$150 $150

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$150

Biography

Dr. Karen Joos' specialties are glaucoma and pediatric ophthalmology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Joos include glaucoma. She is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She studied medicine at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa.