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Milam A. Brantley MD, PhD

Associate Professor
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    4.7
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  • 389 ratings
  • 34 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Diabetic Retinopathy
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    Macular Degeneration
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    Ophthalmology
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    Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt Disease, Usher Disease

Conditions and Treatments

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    Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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    Diabetic Eye Disease
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    Inherited Retinal Disease
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    Posterior Vitreous Detachment
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    Retinal and Macular Degenerations
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    Retinal Vein Occlusion
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    Medical Retina

Locations (3)

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Lebanon
1670 West Main Street, Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087

Programs and Clinics

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Baylor College of Medicine, 1996
  • Doctor of Medicine - Baylor College of Medicine, 1998
  • Internship - Mercy Medical Center, 1999
  • Residency - Washington University Medical Center, 2002
  • Fellowship - Moorfields Eye Hospital, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 2003

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I was impressed by the effort he put into making sure I understood what I was experiencing. And the fact he took the time to thoroughly read my eye doctors report.
June 14, 2022
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Excellent
May 10, 2022
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Dr. Brantley is professional kind and caring
April 18, 2022
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Very good service
April 2, 2022
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Very Good. I am Delighted the Doctor is so professional and concerned with the problem I have at this time with my eyes.
March 29, 2022
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Have used the Eye center for years and always as polite and efficient as they can be.
March 11, 2022
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Went for checkup therefore no problems to discuss
March 7, 2022
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Good
March 2, 2022
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Dr. Brantley is an excellent physician who communicates very well dealing with my concerns most effectively and compassionately.
February 17, 2022
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