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Lauren L. Harris, MD
University Eye Specialists
Ophthalmology: Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist
Knoxville, Maryville, Morristown
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
729 Ratings
279 Comments
Dr. Lauren Harris, M.D. is a cornea specialist. When she started college she thought she might want to be a pilot; however, her love of medicine took over. She earned a degree in biomedical engineering with highest honors before going on to medical school. Toward the end of medical school, she realized ophthalmology would be a good fit for her as she has a penchant for small things.
4.9
729 Ratings
279 Comments
Dr. Lauren Harris, M.D. is a cornea specialist. When she started college she thought she might want to be a pilot; however, her love of medicine took over. She earned a degree in biomedical engineering with highest honors before going on to medical school. Toward the end of medical school, she realized ophthalmology would be a good fit for her as she has a penchant for small things.
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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
Ste. A
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
Bldg. C, Ste. 255
Knoxville, TN 37920
Dr. Lauren Harris, M.D. is a cornea specialist. When she started college she thought she might want to be a pilot; however, her love of medicine took over. She earned a degree in biomedical engineering with highest honors before going on to medical school. Toward the end of medical school, she realized ophthalmology would be a good fit for her as she has a penchant for small things.
Dr. Harris performs corneal transplants, cataract surgery, removal of pre-cancerous and cancerous growths as well as many other surgical procedures on the eye. Cornea transplants can be full or partial thickness and different surgical skills are required for each type. Dr. Harris also performs LASIK, another procedure in which she can restore sight and dramatically improve her patient’s vision. Additionally, she sees patients from the InterFaith Clinic and Knoxville Area Project Access, as being able to make a difference in the lives of those in need is a benefit of ophthalmology that she cherishes and holds dear to her heart.
Practicing amongst the breathtaking Smoky Mountains allows Dr. Lauren Harris to explore her passions outside of patient care. Having a proclivity towards staying active, in her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, water skiing, wake surfing, snowboarding, and traveling.
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Most excellent
She is great. Knows what she’s doing and very nice!
Very thorough ophthalmologist Takes her time to explain what she is doing.
Dr. Harris is always top notch! She thoroughly goes through every detail that needs attention. She ask questions to ensure she is aware of all that is related. Dr. Harris’ staff is well-trained which keeps her busy practice flowing without any feeling that anyone is hurrying through the motions. I recommend her to anyone I can.
Dr. Lauren Harris and Dr. David Harris are the best! They both are so dedicated, knowledgeable and professional. I appreciate both of them so much and am so blessed to have such wonderful eye doctors.
She's the best eye Dr I have had Dr Harris is very thorough THANK YOU Dr Harris and your whole staff
She’s the “Best”
She was very calm and nice when she spoke to me and my father after his surgery but she gave him a script for pain meds without her DEA number on it and cvs Madiaonville couldn't fill it for that reason. They have called all evening trying to reach DR Harris and so has my sister and I and we still don't have it fixed and now the pharmacy is closed
Always good and very professional
Very professional dedicated and good to people as a Dr.