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Dr. Joseph Googe, MD

Dr. Joseph Googe, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Parkwest Medical Center and Starr Regional Medical Center Athens. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207 Knoxville, TN 37909

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Googe specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Googe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Googe

3.8
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
9%
9%
1 star
23%
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The most wonderful doctor ever! He is very kind and caring. Excellent staff as well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Aug 12, 2023
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Great doctor!
The office staff at the Morristown office are very friendly and professional. Dr. Googe is very personable and very skilled. I would recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa Johnson – Dec 15, 2022
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Dr. Googe and his staff are always kind and professional. My diagnosis is acute and complicated so the intentionality, knowledge and warmth in which my care is addressed by Dr. Googe and his staff means a great deal to me. My family and I are very grateful for the direct communication as well as the hope we have received from this talented medical team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jun 21, 2020
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Usually we have a good experience, but today was the absolute worst. The front staff is horrible. The worst one was the one we had to checkout with . She was so rude to my mom - I told my elderly mom to go sit down )since we were already standing and being ignored over 5 minutes). I stayed there, made her next appointment, but the the other ladies there kept talking to her, she even took 2 (two!) phone calls & ignored me me while I was still waiting & trying to pay moms co-pay! After another 5 minutes of being ignored / I was standing right in front of her & leaning on counter/ I just got mom & left. Totally unexceptable! It costs so much for mom to go there all the time & then we get treated like this? Do they not think there aren’t any other doctors in Knoxville? Go somewhere else folks
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Extremely rude staff – Feb 01, 2020
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Make sure to check if they owe money back. I went on April 30. This is September and still have not received refund. Billing keeps changing date.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Talbott, TN – Sep 18, 2019
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Waited over 45 minutes to be seen. Saw doctor for less than 5 minutes; seemed disinterested in the medical condition and acted as if we were wasting his time. Medical diagnosis seemed accurate, but we are seeking a second opinion. Technician administering dilation eye drops needs to be retrained on proper procedures. No handwashing or gloves were used (no sink in room that I can remember) and medications were stored on window sill. Everyone other than the doctor was pleasant and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2018
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While Dr Googe was knowledgeable and appeared extremely competent, he did not act in a repectful manner, especially after I had a negative reaction to a shot in my eye. The practice as a whole is where I find the most fault as they kept saying I could see other doctors as if they were interchangeable but then I was charged when I had a problem from the shot. They said they couldn't do anything about it because it was a different doctor. There were a couple of other issues as well.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 others found this helpful
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Joanna Mansur in Maryville, TN – Mar 24, 2018
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Horrible experience with him and his staff! He treated my 91 year old mother for macular... If I wasn't there he wouldn't even speak to her, like she didn't matter and didn't deserve respect. Would walk in, out the shot in her eye and just leave. He wasn't even gentle with her. On several occasions she would be there for 3 hours waiting.... And the staff would disregard her. They were rude when I would call to get updates on her condition....worst experience with any Dr office EVER!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Kathy in Knoxville, TN – Aug 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Googe, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mass Ee Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Lsu

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • City Memphis Hosps-u Tenn

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Southeastern Retina Associates1124 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 207 Knoxville, TN 37909
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University Eye Specialists P.C.140 Capital Dr Knoxville, TN 37922
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Office1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 320 Knoxville, TN 37920
3

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
  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave
    Athens, TN 37303
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback
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