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Rachel W. Kuchtey MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cataract- Pediatric/Adults
  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Suspect-High Pressure
  • Ophthalmology

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • Chinese
  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - West China University of Medical Sciences, 1991
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Cornell University, 1999
  • Internship - Brown University, 2000
  • Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 2001
  • Residency - Cleveland Clinic, 2004
  • Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 2005

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.
Dr Kuchtey was clear In her explanations and she reassured me that the healing In my right eye was very positive. Also, that my pressure was In good condition. Very reassuring and hopeful.
March 21, 2026
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Dr. Kuchtey has been taking exceptionally good care of me for 16 years.
March 19, 2026
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Im very scared about my sight loss. Dr kuchtey was amazing!!!
March 16, 2026
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Dr. Kutchey is an incredibly competent physician and an expert in opthamology and glaucoma. She is skilled, thorough, proactive and compassionate.
March 4, 2026
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Excellent
March 4, 2026
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Dr Kuchtey spent a good deal of time with me and explained what she was seeing in my eyes on that day. She had a recommendation for me to keep my eyes healthier
February 18, 2026
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Dr Kuchtey is the best!!!
February 17, 2026
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Answered all my questions thoroughly.
February 12, 2026
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Highly recommend Dr Kuchtey and her staff.
February 6, 2026
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