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Edward Chaum MD, PhD

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    4.7
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  • 205 ratings
  • 35 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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    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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    Trauma Eye Ball

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.
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January 22, 2021
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Never felt rushed. Always kept well informed.
January 15, 2021
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Dr Chaum is the best!!!
January 15, 2021
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First visit was poor - No communication. 2nd visit was very good - better communication.
December 29, 2020
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I'm not sure the Dr read my chart before seeing me.
December 11, 2020
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very good
November 27, 2020
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Dr. Chaum is so nice and explains in detail what he recommends for treatment. I really appreciate him. His staff is wonderful also Everyone in this clinic is helpful and nice
October 28, 2020
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The doctor spent a lot of time and made sure I had proper test. He also is referring me to another doctor.
October 27, 2020
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Both doctors who spoke to me provided complete explanations of why my eyesight had not improved since my last visit and what the next steps were regarding my treatment.
September 26, 2020
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