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Karen M. Joos MD, PhD

Professor of Ophthalmology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Suspect-High Pressure
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Iowa, 1987
  • Internship - Saint Joseph Hospital, 1988
  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Iowa, 1990
  • Residency - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1992
  • Fellowship - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 1994

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I think Dr Joos is one of the BEST DOCTORS IN THE UNITED STATES.
December 20, 2025
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My husband and I are thinking of flying in for treatment. We were so grateful for the care I had gotten.
November 25, 2025
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My healthcare provider (Dr. Karen Joos) is FANTASTIC !! Her knowledge and expertise far exceeds my expectations. She also reaches out to me via phone calls and portal regarding my concerns and questions.
November 23, 2025
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Wonderful
November 21, 2025
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Very good
November 10, 2025
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Good
October 30, 2025
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Dr Joos is terrific professional and incredibly human being! She is very knowledgeable, very organized, very caring. I feel so very lucky that she is my doctor! I am very grateful to Dr Joos for the care she provides!
October 17, 2025
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Dr Joos took extra care to confirm my headaches were not related to my glaucome. She confirmed I have open angle glaucoma. Also we discussed a heaviness I'm feeling in my right eye and ways to teouble shoot whether medication or stress ir lack if sleep might be a cause. We have an action plan.
October 17, 2025
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Dr. Joos and her technician, Jake, went above and beyond the call of duty and I am very grateful ..
October 14, 2025
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