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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.
Dr Kutctey is nice but direct. She does express concern and always allows for us to ask questions.
August 23, 2024
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Dr. Kuchtey is an excellent doctor.
August 14, 2024
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Dr. Kuchtey seems as invested in my comfort and long term good outcomes as I am. She is fantastic, knowledgeable and caring.
August 12, 2024
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Great experience!
August 8, 2024
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Dr Kuchtey is the best! She is helping me maintain my current level of vision. Very professional. Has used several procedures to help maintain my vision.
August 8, 2024
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Dr Kuchtey is always great. Listens to me, takes time with me and explains what's going on and the options available
August 5, 2024
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Dr. Kuchtey has always been thorough, and she always takes her time to explain things in such a way that makes it easy for the layperson to understand.
August 5, 2024
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Dr. Kuchte does not rush through the appointment and makes it appear you are the only person she will see that day. She shows a great deal of empathy.
August 1, 2024
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She is one of the few low pressure glaucoma specialist in middle TN. One of the Doctors at Fort Campbell said Vanderbilt eye was what I needed.
July 30, 2024
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