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Karla Johns, MD, Ophthalmology, Nashville, TN, Ascension Saint Thomas

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Ophthalmology • Nashville, TN

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt University

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Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013-2014
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Pediatric Cardiologist Johns Thrives in Many Roles
    Pediatric Cardiologist Johns Thrives in Many RolesNovember 2nd, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Karla Johns, Dr. Karla Johns, MD, Dr. K Johns, Dr. Karla J Johns