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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: 5 days ago
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4.9
1.2K Ratings
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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.
4.9
1.2K Ratings
418 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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Eye Care Center Maryville
622 Smithview Drive
Maryville, TN 37803
Maryville, TN 37803
Eye Care Center Morristown
500 McFarland Street, Ste. A
Morristown, TN 37814
Morristown, TN 37814
Tennessee Valley Eye Center
140 Capital Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
Knoxville, TN 37922
UT Medical Center
1932 Alcoa Highway, Bldg. C
Ste. 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
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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Top notch. Keeping my eyes working correctly.
Very professional, friendly and thorough. Thank you.
Dr. Rouse is a great listener and is always clear and concise when answering my questions.
Exceptional, friendly service from Dr Rouse and staff
Dr Rouse was great. Professional and explained everything.
Always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Rouse
Dr. Rouse is especially knowledgeable and kind. I feel very comfortable during my appointments him. His staff is very pleasant and friendly. I appreciate all this because nobody really looks forward to a doctors appointment. 🙂
I had an appt this morning at 7:55, got there at 7:40, sat in waiting area for an hour, i finally went to desk after seeing multiple people taken in the back, lady at desk said they are waiting for a room and I had another 40 minute wait, I had to leave to go to work, I cannot sit in a waiting area for hours, I have to make up time away from work each time, I was told I will be called to be rescheduled after the new year, hopefully the pressure in my eyes will not get worse
My husband had to have emergency eye surgery today ! The day before Thanksgiving I called at ten am, they saw him at 11, diagnosed and sent to specialist who Also confirmed and performed surgery immediately ! I am extremely grateful that they were able to see, examine, diagnose and treat all in the short span of time especially since day before Thanksgiving and traffic was a disaster !! Thank you Dr Rouse and Staff Thank you Dr Perkins and Staff
Excellent professionalism and analysis for patient's visions care!