Education

M.D.,University of Iowa
B.S., University of Iowa

Postgraduate Training

Internship

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Residency

University of Iowa

Fellowship

Neuro-Ophthalmology, University of Iowa
Glaucoma, University of Iowa

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Honors and Awards

      1994-98           Presidential Scholar, University of Iowa

      1994-98           Member, University of Iowa Honors Program

      1997                Phi Beta Kappa, Junior Inductee and Officer

      1998                Class Salutatorian, University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts

      1997-98           Rhodes Dunlap Honors Program Scholar, University of Iowa

      1997-98           Collegiate Scholar, University of Iowa

      1999                Taylor Scholarship, University of Iowa College of Medicine

      2001                Alpha Omega Alpha, Junior Inductee

      2002                McClintock Award, University of Iowa College of Medicine

                              Member, Phi Eta Sigma

                              Member, Mortar Board

      2007                University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology Fellow Teacher of the Year

      2017-18           Bridge Award

      2019                Fellow, NANOS

Editorial committee for NOVEL (NANOS online publication)

Background

Reid Longmuir, M.D. is now seeing neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma patients at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Longmuir joins us from the University of Iowa, where he has been a faculty member since 2008.

Dr. Longmuir is a native Iowan, receiving both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Iowa, achieving distinction as Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Longmuir also completed his residency in ophthalmology at University followed by fellowships in both neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma.In 2008, Dr. Longmuir was appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at University of Iowa, splitting his time between campus and the VA Medical Center, and specializing in both neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma. In addition, Longmuir served as the medical student clerkship director for ophthalmology at Iowa from 2010-2014.

Longmuir’s main focus and interests include unexplained vision loss and optic neuropathies, as well as medical student and resident education.

Education

M.D., Vanderbilt University Medical School
B.S., Vanderbilt University

Postgraduate Training

Internship

Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Residency

Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Nashville, TN

Board Certification

United States Medical Licensing Examination, 2000
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002-2005
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2002-2005

Honors & Awards

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Vanderbilt School of Medicine Award of Distinction for Outstanding Qualities of Leadership and Humanitarian Service, 1999
Vanderbilt Department of Ophthalmology Professor's Rounds Outstanding Research Presentation, 2002
National Medical Association Rabb-Venable Award for Outstanding Research in Ophthalmology, 2003

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Comprehensive ophthalmology

Background

Dr. Singleton is a comprehensive ophthalmologist providing superior general eye care to both adults and children. She is also interested in eliminating healthcare disparities in medicine and provides eye care to the underserved communities in Nashville, Tennessee. Her particular interests are in diagnosis and medical management of refractive errors, cornea disorders, cataracts, glaucoma, minor cosmetic and therapeutic eyelid problems, diabetic eye disease, ocular trauma, and strabismus. Dr. Singleton is an accomplished cataract surgeon who uses the latest, most advanced techniques in sutureless cataract surgery using phacoemulsification technology.

Education

M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
B.A., Austin College, Sherman, Texas

Postgraduate Training

Internship

Transitional Medicine, St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Residency

Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

Fellowship

Medical Retina and Inherited Retinal Diseases, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Honors & Awards

NEI K08 Clinician Scientist Career Development Award – 2004
Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Award – 2008
Research to Prevent Blindness Special Scholar Award – 2008
Teacher of the Year – Research, Washington University Department of Ophthalmology – 2010

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Retinitis pigmentosa and inherited retinal dystrophies
Retinal electrophysiology
Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy

Research Interests

Genetics of eye diseases
Ocular pharmacogenomics

Background

Dr. Brantley joined the Vanderbilt Eye Institute in 2010 with a focus on Inherited Retinal Diseases and as Director of the Center for Ocular Pharmacogenomics. He specializes in caring for patients with retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt macular dystrophy, and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Brantley’s clinical research program investigates the association between gene variants and disease susceptibility as well how genetics influences response to treatment.

To view Dr. Brantley's laboratory research page click here.

Education

M.D., John Hopkins University
B.S., Duke University

Postgraduate Training

Internship

Internal Medicine, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Ophthalmology, Wilmer Eye Institute, John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, GA
Ocular Immunology and Uveitis, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Affiliations

Macula Society
American Society of Retina Specialists
Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Phi Beta Kappa
American Medical Association

Honors and Awards

Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologist 2011
Marquis Who's Who in America 2012 (66th Edition)
Excellence in Clinical Instruction, Vanderbilt University, 2010, 2011
Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation, 2007
Margherio Award, The Retina Society, Boston, MA, 2007
Fellowship Research Award, Emory University, 2007
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2007
Fellowship Teaching Award, Wilmer Eye Institute, 2006

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Vascular Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ocular Infection and Inflammation

Research Interests

Post-Surgical Cystoid Macular Edema
Posterior Segment Uveitis
Diabetic Macular Edema
Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ongoing Clinical Trials

Antibiotic Resistance of Conjunctiva and Nasopharynx Evaluation (ARCaNE) Study
Intravitreal Ketorolac for Chronic Inflammation and Retinal Edema (INCITE) Study
Prospective Retinal and Optic Nerve Vitrectomy Evaluation (PROVE) Study
Prospective Surveillance of Patients with Endophthalmitis for Multiantibiotic Resistance (PROSPER) Study

Background

Dr. Kim is a nationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical management of retinal disease and uveitis, including the use and monitoring of systemic immunosuppression. Dr. Kim also actively engages in basic, translational, and clinical research. Dr. Kim is a frequent invited lecturer at major ophthalmic meetings and has authored or co-authored over 230 journal articles and published abstracts. He is a leading authority on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of ocular inflammation and on the emergence of antibiotic resistance.

Education

M.D., University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Post Graduate Education

Internship

Straight Surgery Harbor General/UCLA Torrance, CA

Residency

University of Southern California/ Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA (Chief Resident)

Fellowship

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology, 1979

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nashville Association of Ophthalmology
Tennessee Association of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
Inter Regional Association of Ophthalmologists, Russia

Honors & Awards

Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Honored Professor, Pavlov State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Secretariat Award 2007

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Age Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Rural Eye Care
International Medicine
Telemedicine

Background

Edward Cherney, M.D. provides retina specialty care at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He sees patients at Vanderbilt’s main campus in Nashville, and our Franklin and Murfreesboro locations.

Dr. Cherney joined the Vanderbilt Eye Institute in 2009 after spending a number of years in solo private practice. While in private clinical practice, Dr. Cherney kept an academic aspect to his practice in volunteering his time teaching at the University of Southern California, at the Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles and at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. In 1994, he co-founded the largest annual medical conference in Russia called the White Nights Ophthalmology Congress. He is also one of the founding Board Members of  the Inter-Regional Association of Ophthalmologists, Russia. This is Russia's first non-governmental, non-commercial medical association. He is presently an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Cherney’s clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment surgery, and treating sequelae of ocular trauma.

Education

B.S., Washington University in St. Louis
M.S., Vanderbilt University
O.D., University of California Berkeley School of Optometry

Residency

Ocular and Refractive Surgery, Wang Vision Institute in affiliation with Indiana University School of Optometry

Board Certification

Certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Licensed by the Tennessee State Board of Optometry

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
American Optometric Association
Tennessee Optometric Association
Middle Tennessee Optometric Society
Co-Author, American Optometric Associations Cornea and Contact Lens Section Newsletter

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Primary care
Refractive and ocular surgery management
Post-surgical and specialty contact lens fitting

Background

With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Mathe joined the Vanderbilt team not long after the completion of her residency training in ocular and refractive surgery. Aside from providing excellent primary eye care, Dr. Mathe specializes in post surgical management and complex contact lens fittings for the irregular cornea.

Education

M.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center

B.A., Washington University in St. Louis

Postgraduate Training

Internship

General Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

Residency

Ophthalmology, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Background

Dr. Reddy is originally from Murfreesboro, TN. He received his bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed his internship in General Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by an Ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City, and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Vanderbilt University.
He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Dr. Reddy has a particular interest in medical education and in the medical and surgical management of pediatric cataracts and strabismus. He is excited to be seeing patients in his native Tennessee.

Practice Locations

Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Campus

Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Hendersonville

(615) 936-1034

Education

M.D., University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA

B.A.,  Harvard University, Cambridge, MA; Magna Cum Laude, History and Science

Postgraduate Training

Residency- Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, Iowa City, IA

Professional Affiliations

7/2007-present           American Academy of Ophthalmology

 6/2014-present          American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Her areas of expertise are eyelid surgery, brow lifting, Mohs reconstructive surgery, orbital tumors, tear duct surgery, thyroid eye disease, eye removal, trauma and cosmetics.

Background

Dr. Sobel is originally from Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from University of California at San Francisco. She completed her residency training at the Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia and then a two–year oculoplastics fellowship program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Prior to joining Vanderbilt Eye Institute, she was director of the division of Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery at Boston Medical Center/Boston University where she was an assistant professor and taught medical students and residents.  Dr. Sobel has been a medical columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer and US News and World Report. She has contributed to NPR and New England Journal of Medicine and is an active contributor to scientific publications. She is board certified in Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 

Education

M.D.- University of Minnesota Medical School

Post Graduate Education

Internship
Presence St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL

Residency
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Fellowship
Stanford University, Palo Alto

Professional Affiliations

American Glaucoma Society (AGS), since 2017
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), since 2014
 

Honors and Awards

Senior Resident Surgical Excellence Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2017
Resident Clinical Excellence Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2017
Frederick W. Stocker Research Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2016
Transitional Year Intern of the Year, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, 2013-2014
Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Minnesota Medical School, Class of 2013
Wheaton College Golf Career Achievement Award, 2000-2004

Background

Dr. Groth's practice uses the most current medical and surgical therapy options, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She also has a special interest in complex cataract surgery in patients with or without glaucoma. Dr. Groth is focused on providing thorough and timely care to glaucoma patients in middle Tennessee. She will be seeing patients at Vanderbilt’s main campus and at the Hendersonville location.