Larry E. Patterson, M.D.

	Larry E. Patterson, M.D.

Specialties: Cataract surgery, Laser Vision Correction (LASIK, LASEK, PRK), CK, Refractive Lens Exchange, Botox

Locations:
Crossville Office

Dr. Larry E. Patterson is the medical director for Eye Centers of Tennessee and a leader in the field of cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Patterson was the first in Tennessee selected to perform Zyoptix, the advanced wavefront treatment for nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Current Status

• Medical Director, Eye Centers of Tennessee
• Medical Director, Cataract and Laser Center
• Consulting Physician, Livingston Regional Hospital
• Consulting Physician, Cookeville Regional Medical Center
• Chief Medical Editor, Ophthalmology Management
• President, Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS)

Society Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Tennessee Medical Associaton
• Cumberland County Medical Society

Dr. Patterson’s scientific articles and papers have appeared in numerous professional and medical publications. He serves as Chief Medical Editor for Ophthalmology Management and he has given numerous presentations for professional organizations around the world.  Dr. Patterson received his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Tennessee.

Missions

Dr. Patterson’s passion is treating residents in underprivileged countries like the Island Kingdom of Tonga. He traveled there in 2000 and performed cataract and minor surgeries on many of their residents. He has made several trips to Mexico but frequents Guatemala the most. He has been there nine times and had one of his most memorable experiences while he was there. He was able to restore sight to a young lady who was blind from cataracts and the lady was able to see her baby for the first time.