Our Doctors

Improving vision for over 25 years in Nashville, Shofner Vision Center is comprised of two stellar doctors and a dedicated staff of professionals that strive to offer patients the best experience possible. Dr. Stewart Shofner, one of the most prominent eye surgeons in the country, has performed more than 40,000 LASIK vision correction surgeries and 20,000 ocular surgeries in Middle Tennessee. Dr. Shofner specializes in cataract vision correction and LASIK vision correction surgery, eye disease diagnosis and treatment.  

We are very thankful for having the opportunity to provide vision care services for over 25 years.

Robert Stewart Shofner, MD

Dr. Shofner is a board-certified ophthalmologist, completing his BS from Harvard, his residency at Yale, and his fellowship from LSU.  While at Yale, Dr. Shofner performed the very first PRK surgery in the US.  Since then, he has completed over 60,000 surgeries in his career.  As a supporter of the military, he was recently awarded the ESGR award.

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Shilpa Patel, OD

Dr. Patel joins Shofner Vision Center and offers over 10 years of industry experience as an optometrist in the Austin, TX area. Traveling abroad, Dr. Patel has served those who were unable to afford eye healthcare.