Second Year Fellow in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Instructor in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
MD: Duke University School of Medicine, NC
Internship: Washington Hospital Center, DC
Residency: Vanderbilt Eye Institute, VUMC- Chief Resident
M.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
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
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
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.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Campus
Vanderbilt Eye Institute- Hendersonville
(615) 936-1034
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
Residency- Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic, Iowa City, IA
7/2007-present American Academy of Ophthalmology
6/2014-present American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Ophthalmology
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.
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.
M.D.- University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship
Presence St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL
Residency
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Fellowship
Stanford University, Palo Alto
American Glaucoma Society (AGS), since 2017
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), since 2014
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
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.
M.D. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB)
B.A. Texas Tech University
Internship
University of Texas Medical Branch
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch (Chief Resident Jan-Jun 2009)
Fellowship
Duke Eye Center, North Carolina
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Society of Military Ophthalmologists
Pediatric Ophthalmology
B.S., University of Michigan
M.D., University of Michigan Medical School
Internship
St. John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Chief Resident)
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Women in Ophthalmology
Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology
Board Certified- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Comprehensive Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exams
Glaucoma Care
Dry Eye Care
Cataract Surgery
Dr. Lou obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with High Distinction from the University of Michigan and her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She then completed an internship at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, MI. She moved to Tennessee in 2017 to complete her ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt University, where she served as chief resident.
Dr. Lou’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and management of cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, and diabetic eye disease. In her free time, Dr. Lou enjoys hiking, trying new restaurants, and cooking.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Lebanon
(615) 453-5155
Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Murfreesboro
(615) 936-2020
M.D., Tulane Medical School
Internship
Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA
Residency
Tulane Medical School, New Orleans, LA
Fellowship
Phillip Knapp, MD; Strabismus; Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY
Ophthalmology, April 27,1978
Nashville Academy of Medicine
Tennessee Medical Association