The Eye Center
Total Eye Care
With six ophthalmologists, seven optometrists, and four convenient East Tennessee locations to serve you, The Eye Centers is one of the region’s largest and most comprehensive eye care providers. The doctors and staff of The Eye Centers are committed to carrying on the tradition of quality treatment and surgery for a broad range of eye conditions and diseases.
We would like to introduce our newest doctor coming Summer 2023 to The Eye Center at Midtown.
Please welcome,
John F. Robertson IV, OD!
Dr. Robertson graduates in May 2023 from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry with his Doctorate of Optometry. He will be joining our practice in June 2023. Dr. Robertson grew up in East Tennessee and is excited about returning to the area. He received his undergraduate degree from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor’s degree in general biology, minor in chemistry in May 2018. Dr. Robertson enjoys reading, soccer, and calisthenics. He and his wife, Amy enjoy discovering new bookstores, restaurants, and other adventures together.
We would like to introduce our newest doctor coming Summer 2023 to The Eye Center of Oak Ridge.
Please welcome David D. Hessert, M.D.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy!
Dr. Hessert will be joining our practice in July 2023. He has served in the U.S. Navy since 2002. Dr. Hessert currently serves as Chief of Naval Aerospace Ophthalmology at Naval Aerospace Medical Institute in Pensacola, Florida. He routinely perfoms cataract, LASIK and eyelid surgeries.
A native of Wausau, Wisconsin, Dr. Hessert received his Bachelor’s degree from The College of William & Mary in Virginia and his medical degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He completed Internal Medicine Internship in 2003 and Ophthalmology Residency in 2007 at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Hessert is board certified in Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
He and his wife and two daughters enjoy traveling, cooking, kayaking, downhill skiing and hiking in the Smoky Mountains. They are very excited to settle down and make Tennessee their home after 21 years of moving.
Call today to schedule with Dr. Hessert at our Oak Ridge office! 865-482-8890
Come see us in our Oak Ridge office!
90 Vermont Ave.
