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Dr. Harold Thomas Akin MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(24)
503 Highland Ter Suite B Murfreesboro TN, 37130
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4/5

About

Dr. Harold Akin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Akin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Akin can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Akin can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1970

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1970

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Treatments

  • Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Dr. Harold Thomas Akin MD's Practice location

Dr. HAROLD AKIN, MD

503 Highland Ter Suite B -
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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New patients: 615-890-0860
Fax: 615-890-0861

503 HIGHLAND TER STE B -
MURFREESBORO, TN 37130
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New patients: 615-890-0860
Fax: 615-890-0861

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Patient Experience with Dr. Akin


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Dr. Harold Thomas Akin MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITALl

1700 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY MURFREESBORO TN 37129

Head north on Dow Street 942 ft
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TRUSTPOINT HOSPITALl

1009 NORTH THOMPSON LANE MURFREESBORO TN 37129

Head north on Dow Street 942 ft
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Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto North Thompson Lane 2001 ft
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TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTERl

200 STONECREST BOULEVARD SMYRNA TN 37167

Head north on Dow Street 942 ft
Turn left onto East Clark Boulevard (SR 96) 3198 ft
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard (US 231) 5143 ft
Continue straight onto Old Fort Parkway (SR 96) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2882 ft
Merge left onto I 24 11.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1398 ft
Keep right at the fork 654 ft
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SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITALl

1700 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY MURFREESBORO TN 37129

Head west on Highland Terrace 90 ft
Turn right onto North Highland Avenue 952 ft
Turn left onto East Clark Boulevard (SR 96) 2626 ft
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard (US 231) 2514 ft
Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard 747 ft
Turn left 157 ft
Turn right 204 ft
Turn left 422 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

3.0 miSee direction

TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTERl

200 STONECREST BOULEVARD SMYRNA TN 37167

Head west on Highland Terrace 90 ft
Turn right onto North Highland Avenue 952 ft
Turn left onto East Clark Boulevard (SR 96) 2626 ft
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard (US 231) 5143 ft
Continue straight onto Old Fort Parkway (SR 96) 1.9 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2882 ft
Merge left onto I 24 11.0 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1398 ft
Keep right at the fork 654 ft
Merge left onto Sam Ridley Pkwy West (SR 266) 1602 ft
Turn right onto Chaney Road 586 ft
Turn right 1158 ft
Turn left 403 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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TRUSTPOINT HOSPITALl

1009 NORTH THOMPSON LANE MURFREESBORO TN 37129

Head west on Highland Terrace 90 ft
Turn right onto North Highland Avenue 952 ft
Turn left onto East Clark Boulevard (SR 96) 2626 ft
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard (US 231) 2514 ft
Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto North Thompson Lane 2001 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

3.7 miSee direction