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Woolfson Eye Institute office in Knoxville, Tennessee
2 NPI-verified surgeonsNo. 2 of 6 in KnoxvilleVerified

Woolfson Eye Institute

LASIK and refractive surgery · Knoxville, Tennessee

LASIK price per eye
Not published
Procedures
3
Surgeons
15
Offices in area
1
Index score
7.0 / 10

What does Woolfson Eye Institute offer?

Woolfson Eye Institute is a LASIK and refractive surgery practice in Knoxville, Tennessee. It performs LASIK, PRK and EVO ICL. Its surgeons Dr. John Prenshaw and Dr. Joseph Wright are NPI-verified ophthalmologists.

Woolfson Eye Institute performs procedures using Contoura Vision and OCT diagnostic platforms. Woolfson Eye Institute offers all-laser bladeless LASIK and wavefront or topography-guided treatment. Patients receive a free consultation and access to financing options. Woolfson Eye Institute provides a lifetime enhancement plan for patients. The practice does not publish a specific price per eye for its LASIK services.

Woolfson Eye Institute has 15 doctors on staff. Two of these doctors are NPI-verified ophthalmologists. The practice names Jonathan Woolfson, Jason Brody, Douglas Day, James Hays, Kevin Jackson, Eric Jennings, Steven Leff, Richard Mauer, Nileema Patel, John Prenshaw, Brian Salmenson, Joseph Walrath, Joseph Wright, Jenna Yoder, and Leo Zlotcavitch. Woolfson Eye Institute does not publish information regarding HSA or FSA acceptance.

How much does LASIK cost at Woolfson Eye Institute?

Woolfson Eye Institute does not publish a LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.

Procedures at Woolfson Eye Institute Verified
ProcedureWhat it isOffered
LASIKA corneal flap is created and the tissue beneath it is reshaped with an excimer laser.Offered
PRKSurface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser.Offered
SMILEA femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision.Not listed
EVO ICLAn implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens.Offered
Refractive lens exchangeThe natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery.Not listed

Who are the surgeons at Woolfson Eye Institute?

Woolfson Eye Institute has 15 doctors on record. 2 are verified in the federal NPI registry as ophthalmologists practising in Tennessee. NPI verification confirms identity and specialty. Licence status sits with the Tennessee medical board.

Doctors at Woolfson Eye Institute
NameNPI statusSpecialtyNPI number
John Prenshaw, MD✓ VerifiedOphthalmology1164869475
Joseph Wright✓ VerifiedOphthalmology1447832449
Brian SalmensonNot verified
Douglas DayNot verified
Eric JenningsNot verified
James HaysNot verified
Jason BrodyNot verified
Jenna YoderNot verified
Jonathan WoolfsonNot verified
Joseph WalrathNot verified
Kevin JacksonNot verified
Leo ZlotcavitchNot verified
Nileema PatelNot verified
Richard MauerNot verified
Steven LeffNot verified

What laser technology does Woolfson Eye Institute use?

Excimer laser
Contoura Vision

Reshapes the cornea in LASIK and PRK.

Implantable lens
EVO ICL

A lens placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.

Diagnostics
OCT

Corneal mapping and imaging used for screening and treatment planning.

What do patients say about Woolfson Eye Institute?

4.9
Google rating · 94 reviews
  • Reviewers report that the staff and doctors are helpful in addressing questions and concerns.
  • Several reviewers mention that the educational materials provided by the practice helped reduce their anxiety.
  • One reviewer notes that the surgeon provided direct and efficient communication after the procedure.
5.0 · savannah kidd9 months ago

I cannot say enough wonderful things about my LASIK experience with Dr. Woolfson. The consultation was thorough, the procedure itself was quick and comfortable, and the results have been absolutely life-changing. I woke up the next day with clear vision and zero complications. Dr. Woolfson is not only incredibly skilled, but kind, reassuring, and attentive to every question. Truly the best decision I’ve ever made and the best doctor to trust with your eyes! The other staff could be a bit more responsive but overall I could not recommend this practice ...

5.0 · Ben Turner5 years ago

After 15 years of struggling with glasses/contacts (usually a combination of both), I came off Dr Woolfsons table with better vision than I've had since my 20's. It's a bargain at twice the price. Dr Woolfson is a no-nonsense doc. He'll tell it like it is, no sugar coating, no foreplay, but he's extremely efficient, and answered a minor (trivial) post-op concern I sent to him the day after by text very quickly. I found the experience to be very under-promised and over-delivered. My results were better than what they'd told me to expect.

5.0 · Samantha DeSantisa year ago

I got LASIK on my eyes about three weeks ago and it was a great experience. Woolfson was recommended by two different eye doctors in separate locations that I went to so I felt comfortable booking my surgery with them. The video they have you watch before you go in was extremely helpful. I was really nervous before I watched it, but the video was done so well with the explanation of everything and what to expect, it put my mind at ease. He was so personable in it, his personality really came through which was refreshing. Finally, a doctor with a sense of ...

5.0 · Austin Ja year ago

To say I was nervous to get LASIK would be a huge understatement. Every single person at Woolfson, from the people working the front desk, to everyone who walked me through my initial consultation, to Dr. Woolfson himself were fantastic and eased my nerves. Dr. Woolfson was generous with his time, answering questions and giving a full picture of what to expect. The procedure was quick and painless, and his mix of communication and humor made it one of the easiest things I’ve ever done. The results have been amazing. I would absolutely do it again.

5.0 · Brittny Bukovskya year ago

I did extensive research on who I was going to trust to perform my eye surgery and I chose Dr. Jonathon Woolfson with confidence! I had read many amazing reviews, but also just felt a sense of security reading through his website. You can tell when a doctor knows what he is doing and if they would be the best fit for something as life changing (and intimidating) as Lasik. Before my surgery I watched a very informative video he made which covered all the bases, it was reassuring and comforting. The consultation exam was thorough and the ladies at the ...

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Where are the Woolfson Eye Institute offices?

Woolfson Eye Institute

11730 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
865-966-8770
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Questions about Woolfson Eye Institute

Does Woolfson Eye Institute publish its LASIK price?

No. Woolfson Eye Institute does not publish a per-eye LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.

Who are the LASIK surgeons at Woolfson Eye Institute?

Woolfson Eye Institute has 15 doctors on record: John Prenshaw, Joseph Wright, Brian Salmenson, Douglas Day, Eric Jennings and James Hays and 9 more. 2 are verified as ophthalmologists in the federal NPI registry. Ask which surgeon would treat you, and check that surgeon's licence with the Tennessee medical board.

How is Woolfson Eye Institute rated?

Woolfson Eye Institute has a Google rating of 4.9 from 94 reviews and an Index score of 7.0 out of 10, which ranks it 2nd of 6 LASIK practices in Knoxville.

Index score 7.0 / 10: google reputation, weighted by review count 4/5 · names its surgeons 0.75/0.75 · surgeon matched to the federal npi registry 0.75/0.75 · states procedures beyond lasik 0.5/1 · names its laser or diagnostic platforms 0.5/0.5 · hours and contact details on public record 0.5/0.5. Data verified . Sources and methodology