Medical School: University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center – General Surgery
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center – General Surgery
O.D., Pacific University College of Optometry, Oregon
M.S., University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama
B.S., Elite School of Optometry, Chennai, India
Post Graduate Education
Residency
Cornea and Contact lenses, University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama
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, and Alabama State Board of Optometry
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Optometry, Fellow
American Optometric Association
International Association of Contact Lens Educators, Fellow
Scleral Lens Education Society, Fellow
Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity, Member
British Contact Lens Association, Fellow
American Board of Optometry, Diplomate & Tennessee State Ambassador
Gas Permeable Lens Institute, Advisory Board Member
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, Pacific University College of Optometry, 2003
Cornea and Contact Lens Resident Travel Grant, Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry, 2005
Dr. Sheldon Wechsler Contact Lens Residency Award, American Optometric Foundation, American Academy of Optometry, 2005
American Board of Optometry Diplomate Spotlight, 2022
Travel Award for 4th IACLE World Congress on Contact Lens Education, Birmingham, UK, 2023
Primary care
Refractive and ocular surgery management
Post-surgical and specialty contact lens fitting
Dr. Deepa Chandrasekaran began her optometry career in India, graduating from the Elite School of Optometry in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Chandrasekaran joined VEI in 2014 and practices in the Adult Comprehensive/Contact Lenses Clinic performing regular eye exams on patients needing glasses and contact lenses and fitting soft/GP/hybrid/scleral lenses on both normal and diseased corneas. In prior years, she was in private practice in Montgomery, Alabama, and an adjunct faculty member at UAB School of Optometry. She gives lectures on contact lenses locally, nationally, and internationally.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Campus
(615) 936-2020
Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Franklin
(615) 791-0060
M.D., East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine
B.S., Florida State University
Internship
East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine
Residency
Georgetown University/ Washington Hospital Center
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2014-present
American Academy of Ophthalmology - Participated in Advocacy Day on the Hill, 2013-present
Alpha Omega Alpha, 2010-present
Christian Medical and Dental Association, 2007-2011
Research day Poster Award - “LASIK Versus PRK in High Myopes” , June 2013
Philip John Hinton, MD Career in Surgery Award, May 2011
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) , 2010
Phi Beta Kappa, 2005
Summa Cum Laude, 2006
University Honors Program Graduate, FSU, 2006
Comprehensive Eye Care
Diabetic eye exams
Glaucoma care
Cataract Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Jessica Mather, M.D., joined the Vanderbilt Eye Institute team in 2015. She sees patients at the Carthage, Lebanon and Smithville offices. Dr. Mather attended Florida State University, where she graduated summa cum /aude with a degree in biology. In 2011, Dr. Mather received her medical degree from East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency in Washington, D.C. at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Mather is thrilled to be back in her home town, where she lives with her husband and two children. Dr. Mather provides comprehensive eye care, including diabetic eye exams, glaucoma care and cataract surgery.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Lebanon
(615) 453-5155
M.D.,University of Iowa
B.S., University of Iowa
Internship
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Residency
University of Iowa
Fellowship
Neuro-Ophthalmology, University of Iowa
Glaucoma, University of Iowa
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
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)
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.
M.D., Vanderbilt University Medical School
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Internship
Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Residency
Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Nashville, TN
United States Medical Licensing Examination, 2000
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2002-2005
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2002-2005
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
Comprehensive ophthalmology
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.
M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
B.A., Austin College, Sherman, Texas
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
American Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision
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
Retinitis pigmentosa and inherited retinal dystrophies
Retinal electrophysiology
Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Genetics of eye diseases
Ocular pharmacogenomics
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.
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M.D., John Hopkins University
B.S., Duke University
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
American Board of Ophthalmology
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
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
Post-Surgical Cystoid Macular Edema
Posterior Segment Uveitis
Diabetic Macular Edema
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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
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.
M.D., University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Nashville Association of Ophthalmology
Tennessee Association of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
Inter Regional Association of Ophthalmologists, Russia
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Honored Professor, Pavlov State Medical University, St. Petersburg, Russia
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Secretariat Award 2007
Age Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Rural Eye Care
International Medicine
Telemedicine
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.
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
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
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
Primary care
Refractive and ocular surgery management
Post-surgical and specialty contact lens fitting
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.