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Edward Chaum MD, PhD

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    4.7
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  • 286 ratings
  • 40 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Detached Retina
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    Diabetic Retinopathy
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    Flashes of Light Floaters
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    Macular Degeneration
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    Ophthalmology
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    Trauma Eye Ball

Conditions and Treatments

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    Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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    Diabetic Eye Disease
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    Epiretinal Membrane
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    Macular Hole
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    Posterior Vitreous Detachment
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    Retinal Detachment
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    Retinal Vein Occlusion
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    Medical Retina
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    Surgical Retina

Locations (2)

Vanderbilt Eye Institute
2311 Pierce Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Eye Institute Murfreesboro
1821 Heritage Park Plaza, Unit 1 & 2
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Programs and Clinics

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Cornell University
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Cornell University
  • Fellowship - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Residency - Boston University Medical Center
  • Residency - Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology, 1995

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.
Dr Chaum is the best
April 21, 2022
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Very good
April 17, 2022
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Assistant.. Chaum is always very ready to answer any questions I might have. He always explains today's procedures.
April 15, 2022
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Good
March 28, 2022
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Good
March 22, 2022
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Dr. Chaum is an excellent practitioner and you all are fortunate to have him on your team. He is a gift to us all, and his skills and intellect are first rate.
March 14, 2022
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Was impressed with the Dr and staff
March 10, 2022
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Nice and informative
March 3, 2022
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Great doctor
February 24, 2022
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