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Dr. Lauren Harris, MD

Dr. Lauren Harris, MD

Ophthalmology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Lauren Harris, MD is an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Tampere School of Medicine in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Memorial Hospital and University of Tennessee Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255 Knoxville, TN 37920

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harris specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Harris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harris

4.8
33 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Excellent experience
My semi annual appointment went very well and in a timely manner (Which is not always the case). The pre-exam test went smoothly and swiftly. All the involved parties were professional and well-Trained in their roles.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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She is very good. She is trying her best to help e
Friendly & thorough
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Vivian Long – Apr 01, 2025
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Already recommended Dr. Harris to family member
Everyone was pleasant, professional
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 27, 2025
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JAMB
Always takes time to answer questions. Seems like there are too many patients as wait times are extended.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 25, 2025
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For sure
The depth of review before performing the procedure.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mike – Feb 20, 2025
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Very thorough
Attention to detail. All staff very attentive
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2025
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She does the most thorough eye exams and she takes
The office staff is very friendly and get exams completed in timely manner . Dr Harris is very thorough
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2025
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Professional, thorough, makes me feel watched afte
The whole staff is really 'on it'.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2025
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Great doctor except for the following. Excessive wait times. Waiting to get called back for the exam and then waiting for the doctor. Most visits are more than 2 hours.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 15, 2024
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Very informative and very caring in my needs. All the staff and dr Harris were great!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marlenept – Dec 12, 2024
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The Best
She very thorough and detailed. She always goes the extra mile to insure the health of hr patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dec 05, 2024
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Excellent Ophthalmologist
Dr. Lauren Harris is very thorough and has improved my vision immensely. She performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes and everything went very well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nov 27, 2024
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Great explanation of the tests, treatments, answering questions, and plans for future appointments
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rene – Nov 14, 2024
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Eye specialist
On time, very professional staff. Dr. Harris is super on communication and diagnosis
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2024
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Be Kind.What Adventure To Look Forward to. To.
DR.LAUREN HARRIS IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT HER PATIENTS. SHE THROUGH IN WHAT SHE DOES..THIS APPOINTMENT NO DIFFERENT. REALLY GOING TO MISS THIS TEAM OF WORKERS. THEY ALL WORK TOGETHER .ALL COURTEOUS. MOST OF THEM ARE SMILING.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynda Smith – Oct 24, 2024
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Very likely to refer her
Dr Harris is very thorough. Today she inserted a plug in my left eye, hopefully, my eye will not tear during the coming winter. I didn’t buy the minnocycline she prescribed in June of this year due to absorbient cost of $584. month. Soon after I got home from my appointment todayDR Harris’s associate called and told me she found the medication for a 90 day supply for $90. Kudos to Dr Harris. Dr Harris stressed I should let her know immediately if I encounter a like problem in the future. I’m very satisfied with the care I receive. Her staff is very competent.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Judy Piatt – Oct 24, 2024
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Would like my visit to go a little faster.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 23, 2024
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She was very knowledgeable and things are moving faster than expected
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 12, 2024
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Dr Harris expressed satisfaction with my progress. Encouraging advice to continue being patient with the healing process and to not hesitate to contact office with any questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 11, 2024
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No respect for patients or their time.
I was once a patient here until my final appointment when I was kept watiting over 2 hours. Nobody kept me informed as to why there was a delay. In fact I was ignored the whole time untiil they put me in a room where I finally gave up and walked out without ever sayiing anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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DNinTN – Feb 23, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lauren Harris, MD is an ophthalmologist in Knoxville, TN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Tampere School of Medicine in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Memorial...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Tampere School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 255 Knoxville, TN 37920
1

Practice

University Eye Surgeons P.C.1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 324 Knoxville, TN 37920
2

Practice

University Eye Specialists PC500 McFarland St Ste A Morristown, TN 37814
3
University Eye Specialists P.C.140 Capital Dr Knoxville, TN 37922
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy
    Knoxville, TN 37920
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Jefferson Memorial Hospital

    110 Hospital Dr
    Jefferson City, TN 37760

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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