Vanderbilt Eye Institute

The clinic provides excellent eye care for children. Dr.Caitlyn Reynolds demonstrated exceptional care, addressing all concerns with patience and professionalism. The clinic maintains a child-friendly environment, and the staff and nurses ensure a comfortable and welcoming experience for young patients.

Vanderbilt Eye Institute – Lebanon 1670 West Main Street, Suite 100 Lebanon, TN 37087 I want to share my sincere appreciation for Dr. Jeffrey A. Kammer, MD and the wonderful team at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute in Lebanon. I recently had cataract surgery on both of my eyes — two separate procedures — and the care I received before, during, and after each one was exceptional. From the very beginning, Dr. Kammer made me feel comfortable and confident. He explained everything clearly and patiently, never rushing me or making me feel like I was asking too many questions. I also truly appreciate how pleasant and positive he is. He has a natural warmth about him — always smiling and speaking kindly — and he has an easygoing manner that puts you at ease without ever feeling unprofessional. His bedside manner is reassuring and genuine, and it helped calm my nerves both times. At 78 years old, I’ve had plenty of appointments where I felt brushed aside, but Dr. Kammer always treated me with respect and real care. While I was in pre-op, I also noticed something that left a lasting impression on me. All of the nurses were smiling, interacting kindly with one another, and seemed genuinely happy to be there. Whether that’s just who they are or the result of a well-run team, the environment felt uplifting. There was a hum of cooperation and positivity in the room — a shared culture that everyone seemed to embody. It made me feel warm, reassured, and confident that everything was going to be okay. For my first eye, my pre-op nurse was Kim Watkins, and she was especially helpful and attentive. She was gentle, patient, and calming at a moment when I was nervous. She explained what was happening and made sure I was comfortable, and she treated me like a person, not just another patient to get through. Her kindness meant so much to me. After that first surgery, Barb, my recovery nurse, took such good care of me. She was sweet, patient, and comforting. She checked on me frequently, made sure I felt steady, and didn’t rush me at all. Recovering from surgery can make you feel vulnerable, but Barb made me feel safe and supported. When I had my second eye done, my pre-op nurse was Taylor Gibbs, who was just as friendly and compassionate as the rest of the team. Taylor talked me through everything, listened to my concerns, and helped ease the little bit of anxiety I still had. She made a point to treat me with kindness and dignity, and I appreciated that so much. Every nurse I interacted with at this location was warm, capable, and thoughtful. They were professional without being cold, kind without being superficial, and — something that really matters to me — they actually took the time to listen. Thanks to Dr. Kammer and his wonderful team, both surgeries went smoothly, and I felt supported every step of the way. My vision is clear again, and I’m deeply grateful for the skill, compassion, and genuine humanity they showed me throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Kammer and the Vanderbilt Eye Institute in Lebanon to anyone needing eye care. They are exceptional people providing exceptional care.

My eight-year-old son has been struggling with his vision. We’ve taken him to several eye doctors and have bought him glasses, but his vision was still blurry. Scheduling a visit over the phone was extremely frustrating and took about six months. Initially, they canceled our appointment without reason which delayed even more. On the other hand, I highly recommend the location in Lebanon and the staff there. Everyone there was extremely professional, courteous, caring, and they were able to identify the problem quickly.

Staff are friendly and good at the job. I really like the Dr. She's is very thorough.

I was referred here from Southeast Eye Specialist due to needing some additional resources available at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt Eye institute has been one of the few places I've been to recently that hasn't over charged me after insurance. They also keep their appointment times and take their time with you to come up with a plan specifically tailored to you and answering all your questions without rushing you at all. The doctors are also a team, no hesitating to refer you to each other or sharing your case if it is in your best interest and works with your schedule. Even doing so, nothing was lost between visits and the doctors always seemed up to date on the appointments, so communication between the doctors there appears to be strong as well.