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— OPTOMETRIST · JOHNSON CITY
Scott Gentry, O.D.
34 years in private practice in Johnson City, 2013 TAOP Optometrist of the Year and past president of the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Optometry.
— REEVES EYE INSTITUTE
Scott Gentry, O.D.
Optometrist · Johnson City
— BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Scott Gentry has joined Reeves Eye Institute after 34 Years experience in private practice as an Optometrist in Johnson City, Dr. Gentry adds an extra dimension to our practice and allows us to serve patients with even better care.
Dr. Gentry received his O.D. degree from the Southern College of Optometry. A native of upper East Tennessee, he is a graduate of Science Hill High School. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University and is also a Honorary Alumnus of East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Gentry is a member of the following: ETSU Foundation, ETSU Distinguished President's Trust, and ETSU BucSports medical staff. He was the 2013 TAOP Optometrist of the Year and formerly served as a member/past president of the Tennessee Board of Examiners in Optometry. He is IAB Board Certified in Therapeutic Optometry.
His wife, Carol, is an educator in the Johnson City school system and they make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Gentry and his family regularly attend First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City, TN.
Dr. Gentry practices within the Institute Clinics daily, performing eye examinations and the evaluation/management for LASIK, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Cataracts, as well as post-operative follow up and support for Institute surgical patients.
Education
- Doctor of Optometry - Southern College of Optometry
- Graduate of Wake Forest University
- Graduate of Science Hill High School
- Honorary Alumnus of East Tennessee State University
Certifications & awards
- IAB Board Certified in Therapeutic Optometry
- 2013 Optometrist of the Year - Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians (TAOP)
- Former member and past president, Tennessee Board of Examiners in Optometry
Community & affiliations
- ETSU Foundation
- ETSU Distinguished President's Trust
- ETSU BucSports medical staff
Clinical focus
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- LASIK evaluation and management
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Post-operative follow-up and support for surgical patients
— PATIENT STORIES
What our patients say.
★★★★★
“This is the best eye clinic I have ever been to. Everyone on the job is well trained and do great at their job. I always feel like I get the best eye exam there than anywhere.”
WANDA COPAS · GENERAL
★★★★★
“I have seen Dr Reeves since before he opened his own practice and when he opened his own practice, I followed him. I have been seeing Dr Reeves for 14 years now. He discovered a disease I had in the back of my eyes and he helped get it fixed. My eyes have been in such great care. All of his staff is very friendly, considerate, and caring. They make you feel like you are important.”
MICHELLE DECARLO · GENERAL
★★★★★
“Would HIGHLY recommend this practice to anyone that needs an Ophthalmologist. Very friendly staff. Personable, well-mannered and knowledgeable Doctor in Dr. Reeves. I was made to feel comfortable. Concerns were explained well.”
JEFF LENTCHNER · GENERAL
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JOHNSON CITY
2328 Knob Creek Road, Suites 500 & 506
Johnson City, TN 37604
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2328 Knob Creek Road, Suite 500
Johnson City, TN 37604
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Kingsport, TN 37660
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