Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee Nominated for Best of Tennessee Awards
Vote for Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee in the Best of TN Awards! Celebrating 25 years of compassionate, innovative eye care.
Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee, recognized as a Cataract Innovator, is a surgical facility dedicated to total eye care—from cataracts to ocular plastics. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. Our experienced ophthalmic surgeons have dedicated themselves to caring for their Knoxville neighbors and surrounding communities. With technological advances in eye surgery evolving faster than ever, Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee’s doctors share a vision of excellence.
When you walk through the door, you’ll know you’re in good hands.
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Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
At Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Learn MoreEye Surgery Center of East Tennessee accepts most major insurances. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage is between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
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Everyone and everything was done with professional good working people.
I recently had cataract surgery. Dr. Jake McMillin and his staff were the utmost professional medical staff I have encountered. I received precise pre and post surgery instructions, follow up calls from Dr. McMillin, detailed information regarding the surgery. The OR staff was friendly, knowledgeable, instructive, and continually comforted me and made me feel cared for. I would recommend Dr. McMillin and staff to anyone who is seeking the best eye care available.
My whole experience for both visits was easy and not complicated. All the staff from the front desk to the surgical staff were courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend using the Eye Surgery Center to everyone
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I had cataract surgery on my right eye with Dr Jake McMillan at The Eye Surgery Center of East Tennessee. Everything went really good, the staff was very caring & helpful, I felt very much at ease.