Ages Seen
8+
About
Dr. Allison Smith was a Chemistry major at Princeton University and received her MD at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After completing an internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, she obtained her ophthalmology training at the University of California at Davis. She was board certified in ophthalmology and spent three years practicing general ophthalmology in the Silicon Valley near San Francisco.
Dr. Smith greatly enjoys performing cataract surgery and treating all types of eye disease. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Diseases and Conditions
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Near-Sightedness / Far-Sightedness
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy and Screening Exams
- Eyelid Conditions: styes, chalazia, rashes
- Uveitis
Surgical Procedures
- Cataract Surgery, including the use of premium (toric, multifocal) intraocular lenses
- YAG Laser
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
- MIGS (Microincisional Glaucoma Surgery), such as iStent, Hydrus, and Omni
- Durysta Glaucoma Implant
- Punctual Plugs
- iLux Procedure for dry eye syndrome
- Chalazion Removal
Education
University of Michigan
Residency
University of California at Davis
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Find A Location
Saint Thomas West Office
4230 Harding PikeEast Medical Plaza, Suite 609
Nashville, TN 37205
Hours:
Mo: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tu: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
We: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Th: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Fr: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
On alternating Wednesdays and Fridays the office is open until 4:30PM.