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(423) 894-1453
932 Spring Creek Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412
About Us
Welcome to East Ridge Eye Center
Your ophthalmology practice with a hometown touch!
We aren't your typical eye office in Chattanooga. Our mission is to transform your eye care experience by combining world-class service with state-of-the-art facilities.
At East Ridge Eye Center, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. Our team of doctors, specialists, and technicians are trained and board certified in the latest treatment and management of ocular diseases and conditions. Welcome-we can't wait to meet you.
MEET OUR TEAM
our DOCTORS of Ophthalmology
Dr. RichmondOphthalmologist
Dr. Richmond, a native Kentuckian, graduated as valedictorian from the Kentucky Military Institute and went on to receive his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University with honors. After completing his medical education at the University of Louisville and an ophthalmology residency at the University of South Florida, Dr. Richmond served as Chief of Ophthalmology at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa for 3 years, caring for both veterans and active duty personnel and their families. Dr. Richmond then founded the East Ridge Eye Center in October of 1983.
Dr. Richmond specializes in performing modern, state-of-the-art small incision cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation to restore vision. In his comprehensive ophthalmic practice, Dr. Richmond will diagnose, manage and/or treat many ocular diseases to include cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and dry eyes.
His hobbies include hiking, swimming and reading.
Dr. Richmond is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. DozierOphthalmologist
Dr. Dozier grew up in Tallahassee, Florida before studying zoology at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then moved north to attend Duke University for medical school, where he met his wife Tracy. After medical school, Dr. Dozier completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Tennessee-Baptist in Nashville. He then completed his residency in ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, before relocating to Chattanooga. Dr. Dozier practices comprehensive ophthalmology, performing modern small-incision cataract surgery as well as treating glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and eyelid problems. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, camping, and mountain biking with his family. Dr. Dozier is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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932 Spring Creek Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37412
(423) 894-1453
OPENING HOURS
Days | Hours |
|---|---|
Monday | 8 am - 4 pm |
Tuesday | 8 am - 4 pm |
Wedneday | 8 am - 4 pm |
Thursday | 8 am - 4 pm |
Friday | 8 am - noon |