Loden Vision Centers

Optometry • Goodlettsville, TN • Since 1999 • 5 (as listed under Our Five Convenient Locations) locations

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Loden Vision Centers is a private ophthalmology/eye-care practice founded in 1999 and headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN. It operates 8 offices across Tennessee, including a primary location at 520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville. The center specializes in advanced LASIK eye surgery, laser cataract surgery, and general vision care. Contact: lasik@lodenvision.com, main phone numbers listed on their site.

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

520 Rivergate Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN 37072

Phone

(615) 559-4242

Email

lodenvisionsocial@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Website

https://www.lodenvision.com/locations/goodlettsville-office/

Services Offered

LASIK
Cataract
Glaucoma
Dry Eye Treatment
Routine Eye Exams
Optical

Team

James Loden, MD — MD
Katie Mills, MD — MD
Terrence Doherty, MD — MD
Nicholas Hackett, MD — MD
Laila Tawfik, OD — OD
Courtney Hopkins, OD — OD
Matt Judd, OD — OD
Joseph Parker, OD — OD
Bernard C. Tekiele, III, OD — OD

Insurance & Payment

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We are devoted to providing the highest class of eye care and eye surgery practices, regardless of our patients’ financial situation. We offer a number of financing options and partner with many insurance providers in the Goodlettsville area.

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FAQs

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(615) 859-3937.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

v2.mdidentity.com (aggregated patient reviews): 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on aggregated provider reviews) (1391 reviews mentioned on the reviewed platform)

Patients praise

high satisfaction with surgical outcomes, particularly LASIK and cataract procedures
frequent praise for the professional and accommodating nature of specific doctors, such as Dr. Hopkins and Dr. Doherty
many patients describe the staff as caring and the office environment as professional and upscale
successful, painless, and quick surgical experiences reported by numerous patients

Common complaints

reports of poor customer service and rude staff interactions
complaints regarding appointment scheduling, cancellations, and confirmation policies
frustration over fees for obtaining pupillary distance (PD) numbers for external eyewear purchases
instances of post-procedure concerns or dissatisfaction with outcomes

"I have NEVER experienced a staff from..billing..insurance..receptionists..nurses..that are so punctual..caring..in making a patient feel so comfortable in all settings from dr apts..surgery..post surgery etc..I cannot even express the trust that I felt with the care..."

— v2.mdidentity.com (Patient Review)

"I did have an issue with Alma in the optical center two days later when I called, she cut me off mid sentence. Her customer service was very rude. Please note: if you need your PD number to order classes elsewhere, you will be required to return to the office and pay an additional $40."

— v2.mdidentity.com (Patient Review)

"They had cancelled my appointment I had been waiting WEEKS for... without even talking to me because I didn't answer phone? ... that's absolutely ridiculous and unreasonable."

— yelp.com (Patient Review)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Loden Vision Centers Leads Nashville in Lifelong Eye Health: Future-Proofing Vision from LASIK to Cataract Care — Jan 30, 2026
Best Optometrist: Dr. Joseph Parker, Loden Vision Centers | Readers' Poll | nashvillescene.com — Oct 9, 2025
Don’t Wait for Vision to Get Worse: Cataract Surgery in Nashville That Fits Your Life — Sep 20, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.