Dr. David Underwood

Dr. David Underwood is a board-certified ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care at Hughes Eye Group in Jackson, Tennessee. With a career spanning over three decades, he has performed thousands of anterior segment surgeries, addressing conditions such as cataracts and refractive errors. Dr. Underwood has been a pioneer in laser vision correction in West Tennessee, introducing advanced techniques including PRK, PTK, LASIK, and Z-LASIK to the region.

Dr. Underwood earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in ophthalmology. He is an active member of professional organizations including the Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Patients seeking treatment for cataracts, laser vision correction, and other anterior segment conditions can expect a focus on advanced surgical techniques and a commitment to improving visual outcomes.