Dr. Brett Gerwin

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Chattanooga, TN
(423) 521-2820
Accepts Medicare

Location

979 E 3Rd St, Suite 230
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Areas of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Medicine
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Ophthalmic Oncology
Ocular Trauma
Orbital Disease
Macular Degeneration
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About Me

Dr. Brett Gerwin is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal medicine and surgery as well as ophthalmic oncology. He treats a range of retinal conditions including retinal detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma. Dr. Gerwin also has expertise in orbital disease and ocular oncology.

Dr. Gerwin completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital followed by a fellowship in vitreoretinal medicine, surgery, and ocular trauma at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also completed a fellowship in ophthalmic oncology and orbital disease at the Tumori Foundation, UCSF, and California Pacific Medical Center.

Dr. Gerwin is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Medicine, Surgery, and Ocular Trauma

    University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) & Retina Specialists of Alabama

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmic Oncology and Orbital Disease

    The Tumori Foundation, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and California Pacific Medical Center

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery

    Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital

    Residency
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Northwestern University

    Engineering

    Northwestern University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

    Northwestern University

  • Magna cum Laude

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • Stuart Graves Pathology Award

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • American Society of Clinical Pathologists Academic Excellence Award

    University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • McMahan Award for best research

    Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
AL, TN
License Numbers
26155, 45994