Ophthalmology: Glaucoma Specialist, Diseases & Surgery of the Eye
Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown
4.9
581 Ratings
186 Comments
Dr. James M. Rouse, M.D. specializes in glaucoma, treatment of diseases and surgery of the eye. The East Tennessee native joined University Eye Specialists in 2011.
Dr. Rouse started medical school with the intention of entering pediatrics or family medicine but became captivated by eye care and surgery while on rotations. A trip with an ophthalmologist to El Salvador in his fourth year of medical school as part of Lions Clubs International’s sight services sealed Dr. Rouse’s decision.
Dr. James M. Rouse, M.D. specializes in glaucoma, treatment of diseases and surgery of the eye. The East Tennessee native joined University Eye Specialists in 2011.
Dr. Rouse started medical school with the intention of entering pediatrics or family medicine but became captivated by eye care and surgery while on rotations. A trip with an ophthalmologist to El Salvador in his fourth year of medical school as part of Lions Clubs International’s sight services sealed Dr. Rouse’s decision.
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Dr Rouse is wonderful! He is very kind , knowledgeable and listens when you ask questions. Highly recommend him!
Nov-2024
Very nice and listen to your concerns
Nov-2024
Great Dr. Hes very good in all ways
Nov-2024
To say I was a little nervous is putting it lightly but he explained what would happen and I felt better about the whole procedure.
Nov-2024
He’s great!
Nov-2024
Very professional and knowledgeable. Accurate diagnosis.
Nov-2024
He was very helpful and considerate of my issues. Made me feel very comfortable with my care.
Nov-2024
excellent
Nov-2024
Dr. Rouse is the best! He always makes me feel better about my eye condition and lets me know that my symptoms are normal. I appreciate getting to see him about three times a year.
Nov-2024
The care has been excellent since the accident first happen and it still continues and we are greatly appreciated of the care we have have gotten. We would to say thank you for taking good care of us. Doctor J. Matthew Rouse went above and beyond to take care of my husband and his staff has to.
Nov-2024
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Dr. James M. Rouse, M.D. specializes in glaucoma, treatment of diseases and surgery of the eye. The East Tennessee native joined University Eye Specialists in 2011.
Dr. Rouse started medical school with the intention of entering pediatrics or family medicine but became captivated by eye care and surgery while on rotations. A trip with an ophthalmologist to El Salvador in his fourth year of medical school as part of Lions Clubs International’s sight services sealed Dr. Rouse’s decision. He witnessed the profound effect that an ophthalmologist could have in restoring quality of life.
Dr. Rouse earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from UT-Knoxville and UT-Memphis, respectively. While completing some of his medical studies in Chattanooga, Dr. Rouse would meet his future wife; he also did a rotation in Knoxville with UES’ Dr. David J. Harris Jr.
After completing his internship at the University of Kentucky – Dr. Rouse, a Vol fan, would attend Kentucky basketball games wearing orange – and residency in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he joined University Eye Specialists, which knew of his specialty in glaucoma and recruited Dr. Rouse to come home.
Treating glaucoma patients means trying to save vision, while also helping patients through a difficult time with a serious eye disease. Dr. Rouse gets to know his patients during this time and considers their trust in him to be a privilege to earn.
He joined UES because he believes the practice has ethical professionals who make the right decisions for patients and have the technical and medical skills to provide the best eye care.
Born and raised in Oak Ridge, Dr. Rouse enjoys living in East Tennessee because of the easy access to the mountains and opportunities to hike and fish. Dr. Rouse also is a lifelong Tennessee fan, so he likes being able to attend UT sporting events.
He and his wife, Gina Rouse, are both avid runners, including marathons. He is a member of the Knoxville Track Club and Knoxville Endurance.
The Rouses are members of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. They have three daughters, Carlie, Lydia and Michaela.
Dr Rouse is wonderful! He is very kind , knowledgeable and listens when you ask questions. Highly recommend him!
Very nice and listen to your concerns
Great Dr. Hes very good in all ways
To say I was a little nervous is putting it lightly but he explained what would happen and I felt better about the whole procedure.
He’s great!
Very professional and knowledgeable. Accurate diagnosis.
He was very helpful and considerate of my issues. Made me feel very comfortable with my care.
excellent
Dr. Rouse is the best! He always makes me feel better about my eye condition and lets me know that my symptoms are normal. I appreciate getting to see him about three times a year.
The care has been excellent since the accident first happen and it still continues and we are greatly appreciated of the care we have have gotten. We would to say thank you for taking good care of us. Doctor J. Matthew Rouse went above and beyond to take care of my husband and his staff has to.