Serving Johnson City, Kingsport & Bristol, Tennessee
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— ABOUT REEVES EYE INSTITUTE
World-class technology, family-style care.
Reeves Eye Institute is a comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice with an affiliated, Joint Commission-accredited eye surgery center, serving Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and East Tennessee.
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OUR PROMISE
“Individualized eye care services with compassion, serenity and attention to detail.”
Patient care at Reeves centers on treating patients like family, combining surgical expertise with long-term relationships across all ages and walks of life. Clinical decisions are grounded in comprehensive evaluation, clear explanation of options, and shared decision-making.
— WHAT SETS US APART
Why patients choose Reeves.
A surgeon with 5,000+ surgeries
Board-certified ophthalmologist Donny Reeves, MD brings over 20 years in practice and more than 5,000 surgeries performed.
Military trained expertise
As an Army Reserve Captain in Afghanistan, Dr. Reeves performed eye surgery, skin grafts, facial trauma repair and reconstructive surgery.
A dedicated surgery center
The Joint Commission-accredited Reeves Eye Surgery Center provides a specialized setting for cataract, glaucoma, refractive and eyelid procedures.
5 premium lasers
The latest laser technology in ophthalmology - including LenSx® laser-assisted cataract surgery, Ziemer Z-LASIK, VISX CustomVue wavefront LASIK and YAG laser treatment.
Options for every age
Custom LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange and a broad portfolio of premium IOLs, including the Light Adjustable Lens.
One integrated team
Ophthalmology, optometry, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics and diabetic eye care - with optometrists co-managing surgical care across the Tri-Cities.
First in the Tri-Cities
Reeves Eye Institute was the first practice in the Tri-Cities to offer the KAMRA® inlay for reading vision.
Personal attention
Because we are not a large conglomerate, our staff and physicians can give each patient the personal care and attention they deserve.
Convenient access
Online scheduling, LASIK and cataract self-tests, text messaging, free consultations and two clinic locations.
- BY THE NUMBERS
5,000+
SURGERIES PERFORMED
Extensive surgical experience across cataract, refractive, retina and eyelid procedures.
20+
YEARS IN PRACTICE
Practicing in the Tri-Cities since 2004.
3
LOCATIONS
Johnson City clinic, Reeves Eye Surgery Center and Kingsport clinic - one shared phone line.
— OUR DOCTORS
Meet the team.
Supported by optometrists Scott Gentry, OD and Mohammad Mona, OD.
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.
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.
OPTOMETRIST · KINGSPORT
Mohammad Mona, O.D.
A Kingsport optometrist focused on disease screening and management, who treats each patient "like a human being, not just another patient."
— RECOGNITION
Professional
recognition and
affiliations.
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Board certification in ophthalmology — American Board of Ophthalmology (Dr. Reeves)
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Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (Dr. Reeves)
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03
Army Commendation Medal and General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award (Dr. Reeves)
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04
2013 TAOP Optometrist of the Year (Dr. Gentry)
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05
Past president, Tennessee Board of Examiners in Optometry (Dr. Gentry)
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06
Joint Commission accreditation — Reeves Eye Surgery Center
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— IN THE COMMUNITY
Part of the Tri-Cities.
01
Dr. Reeves danced in Dancing with the Tri-Cities Stars to benefit SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services
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Dr. Gentry is a member of the ETSU Foundation and ETSU BucSports medical staff
03
Free educational seminars on LASIK and reading vision for the community
04
Serving Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina
— 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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Call 423.722.1311, text 423.295.8078, or request an appointment online.
Our brand promise is to provide individualized eye care services with compassion, serenity and attention to detail.
JOHNSON CITY
2328 Knob Creek Road, Suites 500 & 506
Johnson City, TN 37604
P: 423.722.1311 | F: 423.926.0529
Mon–Thu 7:30–4:30 | Fri 8–2
REEVES EYE SURGERY CENTER
2328 Knob Creek Road, Suite 500
Johnson City, TN 37604
P: 423.722.1311 | F: 423.926.0529
Surgery by scheduled appointment
KINGSPORT
444 Clinchfield Road, Suite 104
Kingsport, TN 37660
P: 423.722.1311 | F: 423.926.0529
Mon–Thu 8–4:30 | Fri 7:30–2
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