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Baptist Eye Surgeons - Tennessee Valley Eye Center Baptist Eye Surgeons has been serving the Knoxville community for 40 years. We offer a wide range of medical and surgical eye care aimed at preserving or restoring the gift of sight. Our commitment to excellence in medical care is for every patient-from a routine eye exam to diagnosis, treatment, management or surgical intervention for eye disease.

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's crystalline lens, which is just behind the pupil and works with the cornea to focus light on the retina. Any clouding of the lens is a cataract whether there has been a significant reduction vision or not.
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Dr. Anzeljc obtained his degree in medicine from The Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2012, completed his internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, in 2013 and his residency in Ophthalmology at Emory University in Atlanta in 2016. Dr. Anzeljc is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Janis Holt attended Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Art History. She earned a Master of Science in Molecular Biology from Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri. She also received her Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University in 2001.
Dr. Pruett attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he majored in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology. Following his undergraduate degree, he attended medical school at Emory University where he graduated magna cum laude. Dr. Pruett completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Emory University.
Dr. Darin S. Smith, M.D. attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he earned a B.A. double major in Biology and Chemistry(1986-1990) and ranked 7th out of 1538 graduates. Following his undergraduate degree, he moved to Durham, NC, to attend Duke University where he received his M.D. (1990-1994).
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Bob Webber
Feb 26, 2022
My wife was referred to Dr. Pruitt at Baptist Eye Surgeons for glaucoma treatment, and his pleasant, relaxed manner made it easy to communicate with him. Furthermore, he always took time to go over his findings with us and clearly explained his recommended treatments in a friendly, straight forward way. The office staff and nurses at Baptist Eye Surgeons are also friendly, considerate and caring. Thank you Dr. Pruitt and Baptist Eye Surgeons.
Rita Reagan
Feb 20, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Murchison for a long time. I feel like he has taken such good care of me. I have glaucoma and he keeps very close watch on my eye health. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a caring eye doctor. Also, the staff there all seem very caring and pleasant with which to work.
Tina Keesee
Feb 17, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Smith for many years. He has always shown compassion and takes time to answer all of my questions. The staff is always friendly, I scheduled my appointment in a timely manner, check in and check out is always a smooth process. I would definitely recommend anyone who needs an eye surgeon to go to Baptist Eye Surgeons.
Jennifer Newby
Feb 06, 2022
I have been a patient here for over 6 years, and every visit has been a good experience. Everyone is extremely friendly and professional, and Dr. Murchison takes the time to listen and answer any questions I might have. Their contacts specialist is very thorough and always does her research to get the best products at the lowest price to save patients money. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for vision care.
Blake Foshie
Feb 05, 2022
My wife and I both go to Baptist Eye Surgeons. The people at check in are very courteous and organized. The time of the appointment is very punctual and wait times are very limited. The doctor we see is amazing. She is very thorough with the exam and takes plenty time to make sure we completely understand what our issues are and what the plan of action is.

She never seems rushed. We have never had a doctor that is this thorough and makes us feel like we are important, and not just a burden. We highly recommend Baptist Eye Surgeons.
Joleen Hutchcraft
Jan 29, 2022
My husband and I both go to Baptist Eye Surgeons, and we couldn't be happier. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure we are comfortable, and our doctor takes his time while he is with us to answer all of our questions. We recommend Baptist Eye Surgeons to our family and our friends so they can receive the quality care that we do. We look forward to our appointments at Baptist Eye Surgeons, it's so nice when a doctor and his staff do such a wonderful job. They know what they are doing, and they do their job well.
Sherrian M.
Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Andrew Anzeljc did an upper and lower Blephoplasty on me. I couldn't ask for a more competent and caring eye surgeon. He worked hard to make sure my eyes looked as good as possible. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with Baptist Eye Surgeons.
MikE O.
Jan 27, 2022
If you need Eye Surgery this is the place for you. Both my wife and I have had cataracts removed. My wife a few yrs ago and I this December 21. We are both seeing much better. I was pleasantly surprised at how well I could see even the next day, and my vision continued to improve in the next few days. As a Medical Professional I was very impressed with the efficiency of the team lead by Dr Mark Bodenheimer, from the Anesthesia, to the Nurses to the clerical staff.

I was in and out for each eye in less than a hour. No I'm Not kidding you even with the Covid 19 Precautions. I was also very impressed that both my wife and I were called by the Surgeon to check on us post op. I f we need any further Surgical Care for Our Eyes we will go to Baptist Eye Surgeons. PS filling out your paper work before you get there will save you a lot of time. Thanks for the View. Sincerely, Mike O.
April Bryant
Jan 27, 2022
They are very wonderful there and very professional from the time you walk in the door til the time you check out to leave. Dr Murchison is very professional and very informative about your eyes. Dr Murchison will be up front with you about everything and not beat around the bush just to keep dragging you back in wasting your time and his. I felt this on my 1st time visit. He was highly recommended by my Cardiologist Dr Neil Barry
Kathy Witwer
Jan 25, 2022
Baptist Eye Surgeons is a caring community of professionals. Each person knows their job and wants to make your visit a good one. I have had cataract surgery on both eyes as well as many annual visits. And, I have comfortably recommended Dr. Smith to many of my friends and no one has been disappointed.
Cathern King
Jan 25, 2022
Dr Smith is always so kind, patient and answers any questions I have so I can understand. I also feel he cares about that I'm ok. His Christmas letter he sends patients is heart felt, and I greatly appreciate him sharing his spiritual side. That's very important to me. Also, I never have much wait time. Barbara in contacts is also awesome. She always keeps working with me until everything is right. Letting me try samples to see which works best. She is also very caring and patient.
Edith Shultz
Jan 25, 2022
I have been seen at the Baptist Eye Institute for several years now to treat my glaucoma. Dr. Paul Pruitt is the best. I recently had cataract surgery on both eyes along with the procedure to correct my glaucoma and I could not have asked for a better experience. No longer need the eye drops for glaucoma and have 20/20 vision again! All thanks to Dr. Pruitt.
Damion Dwayne
Jan 10, 2022
I was recommended to this institution in order to achieve the best result removing an EIC that was right at the corner of my eye. I can definitely say I am please with how I was treated from the moment I walked into the door to the moment I left. Dr. Andrew and his staff took the utmost care in accessing my situation making sure it was suitable to perform surgery, giving me step by step details and explanations of the process as we went through it, making sure I understand and was comfortable with everything.

Overall they did a great job getting the surgery done flawlessly, no hassle and no pain. I will definitely recommend to anyone need services provide through this institution.