AVAILABILITY: Currently seeing patients Monday through Friday.
Dr. Matt was born and raised in the small town of McKenzie, TN. After graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in cell and molecular biology, Dr. Matt earned his doctorate from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. During optometry school, Dr. Matt completed clinical externships at Ducklo Eye Care in Nashville and Southeast Eye Specialists in Knoxville. During his rotations, Dr. Matt gained extensive experience in managing glaucoma, retinal pathology, contact lens care, pediatric eye care, and more. Dr. Matt earned multiple clinical honors distinctions throughout his time in optometry school.
After graduating from SCO, Dr. Matt completed his residency in ocular disease and hospital-based eye care at the Memphis VA Medical Center. His particular areas of interest include glaucoma care and retinal disease, including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Matt practices full scope medical and primary eye care, and enjoys seeing patients of all ages!