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Rachel W. Kuchtey MD, PhD

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 brought a list of questions to the appointment and the Doctor answered each question.
September 25, 2026
Excellent
September 24, 2026
I have been seeing Dr. Kutchtey 14 years. She is excellent!
September 23, 2026
Communication has always been one of Dr. Kuchtey's strengths.
September 23, 2026
IN MY MIND, DR. KUCHTEY IS THE BEST!!!!
September 16, 2026
Dr Kuchtey does an amazing job of managing my eye issues!
September 3, 2026
I have referred 3 of my family/friends to Dr. Kutchney through out the years; they continue to trust her as much as I do.
August 29, 2026
Dr. Kuchtey is absolutely the best glaucoma care provider. I would have no other one than her.
August 14, 2026
Wonderful and great experience!
July 30, 2026