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- BOARD-CERTIFIED OPHTHALMOLOGIST · FOUNDER · JOHNSON CITY & KINGSPORT

Donny Reeves, M.D.

Former military surgeon and board-certified ophthalmologist, practicing since 2004 with 5,000+ surgeries performed.

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REEVES EYE INSTITUTE

Donny Reeves, M.D.

Board-certified ophthalmologist · Founder · Johnson City & Kingsport

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— BIOGRAPHY

Ophthalmologist Donny Luprice Reeves, M.D., is often considered a family man, but he has also developed a professional passion of treating his staff and his patients as “family.” Today, he leads the Reeves Eye Institute and uses his surgical skills to treat a variety of eye diseases as well as helping those who would like to become less dependent on glasses and contacts.

Now treating patients in East Tennessee, Dr. Reeves has come a long way from his upbringing out west in Ogden, Utah. There, he received his undergraduate degree and went on to pursue his dream of becoming a medical doctor at the University of Utah.

Dr. Reeves began his Ophthalmology career in 2004 prior to being deployed to Afghanistan. Army Reserve Captain Dr. Reeves served officially as Ophthalmologist during Operation Enduring Freedom, but the specialty was only part of his duties as a medical doctor. “I performed skin grafts, facial trauma repair, full reconstructive surgery and general surgery in addition to eye surgery,” says Dr. Reeves. Working on dated equipment in less-than-ideal circumstances were just a few of the many challenges he faced. After receiving his honorable discharge in 2005, he returned to practicing Ophthalmology.

In 2011, his vision became reality. “Building the Reeves Eye Institute has been extremely rewarding,” says Dr. Reeves. “As an Ophthalmologist, I get to serve so many wonderful people and build long-term relationships not only with the individual patients, but also with their families. I get to know them on a personal level.”

Dr. Reeves continues, “Since Ophthalmology is a primary care subspecialty, I can see patients of all ages, all lifestyles, and all walks of life. I can treat an entire family and get to know them well over the years.”

Being committed to his patients is top priority for Dr. Reeves. He specializes in treating Cataract, Glaucoma, Blepharitis and other eye diseases.

Dr. Reeves also treats patients for Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration. Treatments vary from Laser Surgery to Intravitreal Injections. Dr. Reeves also performs Blade-Free Custom LASIK® to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Ophthalmology is a very “gratifying” profession, according to Dr. Reeves. But among his most beloved of all conditions he treats is Macular Degeneration, an especially rewarding task. In some cases, patients have little hope for vision, and with today’s technology, he sometimes helps them improve their sight, which is life-changing for his patients.

“I love seeing the transformation patients undergo as well as the joy they experience when they can see to perform simple, daily tasks,” says Dr. Reeves. “In fact, this is one of the many reasons I chose Ophthalmology—because I can literally see the problem and fix it. It is a great feeling to help patients change their life by improving their vision.”

On the weekend, you just might catch Dr. Reeves with his family enjoying the great outdoors, fishing along the river bank, snow skiing in the winter, or spending time on the lake. The Reeves have a travel trailer, so if nature is calling, they are prepped and ready to go for their next outdoor adventure.

Whether it is caring for his family or his employees, treating his patients, serving his country, or setting off on his next outdoor excursion, Dr. Reeves accomplishes it all with excellence and a commitment to quality.

Education & Training

1995 — Bachelor of Science — Weber State University, Ogden, Utah

2000 — Doctor of Medicine — University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah

2000–2001 — Internship — Columbia University affiliate Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, New York

2001–2004 — Residency — University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin

Military service

2004–2005 — Doctor of Ophthalmology, United States Army Reserve — deployed to Afghanistan

May 2005 — Honorable discharge · Rank: Captain

Board certification & membership

2005 — American Board of Ophthalmology

Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic specialties

Cataract & intraocular lens microsurgery

Topical anesthesia, no-stitch cataract surgery

Intraocular lens implants for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism

PanOptix® Pro Lens, Odyssey™, Light Adjustable Lens, toric lens and monofocal lenses

Vision correction

Blade-Free Custom LASIK® and PRK

EVO Implantable Contact Lens

Nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism

YAG laser surgery & glaucoma

Surgical and medical management

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)

Eyelid plastic surgery

Blepharoplasty

Brow lift

Reconstruction

Diabetic eye disease

Medical and laser treatment of diabetic eye disease

Retina specialties

Macular degeneration

Intravitreal injection for macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease

Diabetic retinopathy

Retinal vein and artery occlusions

Flashes and floaters

Uveitis

Retinal tears

Honors

2005 — Army Commendation Medal, Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan

2000 — Advancement to Captain, US Army Reserve Medical Corps

1999 — Honors in Family Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Ophthalmology Research

1999 — School of Medicine Community Service Award

1998 — Utah’s Army Reserve Officer of the Year

1998 — Army Commendation Medal

1998 — Advancement to 1st Lieutenant, US Army Reserve Medical Service Corps

1997 — General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award — awarded annually to 24 junior officers Army-wide who demonstrated outstanding leadership in a company-level position

1997–1998 — Columbia Health Care Scholarship

1996 — Graduate, US Army Officer’s Basic Course, Medical Logistics Management Course, Ft. Sam Houston, TX

1994 — Utah State Legislature Scholarship

1994 — Graduate — top 15%, ROTC Advanced Leadership Development Course, Ft. Lewis, WA

1994 — Graduate — US Army Airborne School

1992 — 3-Year National ROTC Scholarship

1992 — Graduate — US Army Air Assault School

Interests
Camping, hiking, fishing, biking, wakeboarding, and ballroom dancing — including performing for charity on Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars.