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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 was disappointed to hear that Dr Joos is retiring next year. However, she is already being proactive in talking to me about handing me off to the right doctor when she retires.
July 23, 2026
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Very concerned
July 17, 2026
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I'm absolutely pleased about and thankful for Dr Joos' approach to treatment and engaging me in conversations about my eye condition and concerns
June 27, 2026
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Very good experience.
June 14, 2026
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Dr. Joos exhibits exceptional and extraordinary knowledge. I appreciate her dedication
June 13, 2026
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Have had excellent expertise care from Dr Joos for many many years. Best of the Best!!!
June 11, 2026
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Doctor was excellent and explained all my questions very well.
June 5, 2026
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Good experience
June 4, 2026
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My condition is specialized and I consider this provider very knowledgeable
May 30, 2026
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