Dr. David Harris

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Knoxville, TN

Areas of Expertise

Cornea and External Disease
Refractive Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Corneal Surgery
Advanced Intraocular Lens Implants
Minimally Invasive Corneal Surgery

About Me

Dr. David J. Harris, III is a cornea specialist, cataract surgeon, and comprehensive ophthalmologist at University Eye Specialists in East Tennessee. He earned his medical degree from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University and completed his ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Harris previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he trained residents and fellows at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and was Medical Director for Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai West and Morningside hospitals.

He provides a wide range of services including comprehensive eye exams, cataract and corneal surgery, LASIK, and other advanced laser eye treatments. Dr. Harris is particularly skilled in laser cataract surgery, refractive surgery, advanced intraocular lens implants, and minimally invasive corneal surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, committed to staying at the forefront of the field to enhance patient visual outcomes.

Training

  • University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

    Cornea & External Diseases

    University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    University of Kentucky, College of Medicine

    Residency
  • medical degree

    James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University

    Medical School
  • Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology

    University of Tennessee in Knoxville

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • The Jorge N. Buxton, M.D., Microsurgical Educator Award – For Outstanding Contributions to the Microsurgical Training of the Ophthalmology Residents

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
KY
License Numbers
R3096

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