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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.
I love the service. Everything helps to reduce my stress level regarding my vision loss. Thank you for that.
May 19, 2026
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Dr/ Kuchtey is my eye doctor. I have relied on her for a decade or more. She is excellent. Knowledgeable, attentive, compassionate. I have given her name to many friends.
May 15, 2026
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I have always felt I could trust Dr. Kutchey's judgement & skill as an opthalmologist.
May 13, 2026
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I would assign her an excellent comment if allowed
April 27, 2026
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Dr. Kuchtey is great. She does a thorough eye exam. She takes time to explain/discuss the conditions of my eyes and answers my questions and concerns. I am extremely happy with the care she gives me.
April 24, 2026
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Good
April 17, 2026
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The only downside was the wait time, but I understand they were very busy. Once I saw them, everyone was excellent.
April 16, 2026
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She is the best!!! Very caring and detailed in her explanations
April 16, 2026
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Good
April 14, 2026
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