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J. Matthew Rouse, MD
University Eye Specialists
Ophthalmology: Glaucoma Specialist, Diseases & Surgery of the Eye
Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
573 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.
4.9
1.6K Ratings
573 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.
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500 McFarland Street
Ste. A
Morristown, TN 37814
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Morristown, TN 37814
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140 Capital Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
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UT Medical Center
1932 Alcoa Highway
Bldg. C, Ste. 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
Bldg. C, Ste. 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
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.
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The staff is very nice and friendly. Dr. Rouse explains everything so I can understand it. He is very good at what he does.
Very thorough, takes time to explain your condition, explain course of treatment recommended and why and takes time to answer questions. Would recommend him
Very helpful and to the point!
Dr Rouse is very kind and professional. He answered my questions and explained my recovery process for my cataract surgery.
Excellent. !! : )
Dr. Rouse is excellent. I'm so thankful for having him as my doctor.
First time visiting. Excellent and professional demeanor. Very good visit. My wife and I both are planning on Dr. Rouse being our opthalmologist.
he is just great at what he does.
I was so grateful to be able to have been able to be seen by R. Matthew Rouse. Truly blessed that my concerns were not as bad as it could have been. And he made me feel very comfortable and at easy with my concerns.
I don’t think I could find a better specialist. He is the only one that has been able to explain the issue with my right eye. I really appreciate the fact that he has been able to tell me what I what I wanted know.