Baptist Eye Surgeons welcome new addition
By Jamie Schnell
schnellj@knoxfocus.com
Baptist Eye Surgeons is pleased to announce an exciting new development within the team: the addition of Dr. Heidi Dahl, who officially joined in October 2024. Dr. Dahl is committed to advancing eye health and her passion for patient-centered care aligns perfectly with the mission at Baptist Eye Surgeons, which is to “preserve or restore the gift of sight.” The former professional athlete in track and field understands the importance of eye care and says she chose to pursue a career in ophthalmic surgery to “enhance the quality of life for her patients.” Dr. Dahl completed her medical studies at ETSU and her residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
What is a simple eye-care tip?
“Always wear safety glasses,” Dr. Dahl shared. This simple precaution helps protect your eyes from potential hazards and injuries from any activity where debris may be present.
The Utah native will work alongside Drs. Andrew Anzeljc, Marc Bodenheimer, Adam Carrera, Janis Holt, J. Franklin Murchison, Austin Nave, Paul Pruett, Darin Smith, Erik Sweet and Sherry Tilley, OD. Baptist Eye Surgeons has been serving patients of all ages across East Tennessee for over 40 years since 1977. They address various eye care needs, including cataracts, diabetic eye disease, eyelid disorders, dry eye syndrome, and retina problems. Additionally, they offer various surgical procedures such as LASIK, reconstructive surgery, cosmetic surgery and eyelid surgery.
“I like the people here, and the staff here, they are all very friendly,” Dr. Dahl told The Knoxville Focus regarding her appreciation for the local community and staff. “I’m excited to be here and will continue to try my best to take the very best care of the patients in the area.”
Each location offers a range of services to meet your eye care needs. The offices are equipped to provide comprehensive eye care to each community, catering to residents and visitors alike. Each office ensures everyone has access to quality eye care, focusing on the various eye health services and treatments, with specialized attention to individual needs. These locations include: 4528 Chapman Hwy in Knoxville, 3001 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy in Morristown, 186 Collier Dr. in Pigeon Forge, and Tennessee Valley Eye Center at 140 Capital Dr. Suite 110 in Knoxville.
If you would like to learn more about Baptist Eye Surgeons’ services or have any questions, please visit their website at www.baptisteye.com. Alternatively, you can call (865)503-5735 to schedule an appointment.
