Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.”
Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.”
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Very well practiced,polite and thorough
May-2025
She was kind and thorough! Loved.the friendly staff! Thank you to Dr Maples, Riley, and the front desk for getting me a last minute appointment and taking care of me so well! Debby Blackmon
May-2025
She and her staff are excellent in every way! They are friendly, kind and professional.
May-2025
Dr Maples & Kristi are AMAZING!! I love them both!!! 🥰
May-2025
This provider was quite good, technically. However, she seemed pretty rushed. I had had a question about dry, not related to my contact, where that was never addressed.
May-2025
Thorough and friendly!!
Apr-2025
My granddaughter was with me and everyone treated her like she was as important as I was so thank you ladies for being so kind
Apr-2025
All the staff were wonderful and Dr. Maples knowledgeable and sweet.
Apr-2025
Very informative.
Apr-2025
Very Professional, Thorough and Caring.
Apr-2025
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Eye Care Center Hardin Valley
2547 Willow Point Way Knoxville, TN 37931
UT Medical Center
1932 Alcoa Highway, Bldg. C Ste. 255 Knoxville, TN 37920
Dr. Jennifer Maples, O.D. specializes in medical optometry and contact lenses. After graduating with highest honors from Middle Tennessee State University, with a degree in chemistry, she decided to pursue her doctorate in optometry. While studying optometry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Maples developed her passion for patient interaction and caring for patients holistically, rather than just as a “set of eyes.” After graduating optometry school in 2004, doctor Maples was able to complete her residency training at the James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center located in Mountain Home, Tennessee. She viewed this as a distinctive honor and privilege, being able to provide care and vision to those who have bravely served our country.
Dr. Maples is board certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and The American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry. She is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Maples applies her extensive knowledge and practical abilities to improving the quality of life of her patients on a daily basis.
During her time at the UAB School of Optometry, Dr. Maples was also an active member of Students in Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH), Beta Sigma Kappa National Optometric Honor Society, and UABSO student government. Dr. Maples traveled as a volunteer with SOSH on Mission trips to both Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Maples finds interactions with her patients very rewarding. One of her greatest joys, as an optometrist, is knowing that her patients are informed and understand their unique eye health situation. Interestingly, Dr. Maples initially wanted to study education and pursue a teaching degree. Her patients quickly pick up on this quality, as she reflects an undeniable passion for patient education during the examination.
Outside of the office, Dr. Maples enjoys exploring nature through hiking and bicycling. She also has a personal interest in neurobiology and the field of mindfulness – above all, Dr. Maples treasures spending quality time with her husband and two precious young boys.
Very well practiced,polite and thorough
She was kind and thorough! Loved.the friendly staff! Thank you to Dr Maples, Riley, and the front desk for getting me a last minute appointment and taking care of me so well! Debby Blackmon
She and her staff are excellent in every way! They are friendly, kind and professional.
Dr Maples & Kristi are AMAZING!! I love them both!!! 🥰
This provider was quite good, technically. However, she seemed pretty rushed. I had had a question about dry, not related to my contact, where that was never addressed.
Thorough and friendly!!
My granddaughter was with me and everyone treated her like she was as important as I was so thank you ladies for being so kind
All the staff were wonderful and Dr. Maples knowledgeable and sweet.
Very informative.
Very Professional, Thorough and Caring.