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Rachel W. Kuchtey MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Areas of Expertise

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

Location

2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232

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.
Extremely happy, pleased with the care and time I received.
July 15, 2025
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Have been patient for almost 20 yrs.as was my husband whose eye sight she saved .DrKutchey Is the Best!
July 12, 2025
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Dr Kuchtey was attentive to my concerns and took time and patience in explaining to me what my options are. She answered my questions thoughtfully and politely.
July 12, 2025
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Dr. Kuchtey is an excellent glaucoma specialist! I feel I am getting the best quality care and it is worth any wait time to see her. She is very empathetic and takes the time to explain everything. I have been treated by specialists at Bascom-Palmer and several other locations and Dr. Kuchtey is absolutely the best specialist I have seen. If she recommended surgery I would say, When can you put me in your schedule? I have that much confidence in her!
July 11, 2025
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Good
July 11, 2025
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Great communication and empathy for me.
July 9, 2025
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Dr Kuchtey always explains throughout exam
July 7, 2025
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The care provider is excellent at all times. Very caring, and explains all expects of present conditions and recommended future treatments as required.
June 19, 2025
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Very caring always explain everything so u understand shows concern with your feedback and include you in your treatment plan
June 16, 2025
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