Dr. Robert Shofner, MD
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Dr. Robert Shofner, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Robert Shofner, MD is an ophthalmologist in Nashville, TN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia in 1983. He is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Shofner Vision Center
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Shofner specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Easy Scheduling • Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Shofner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shofner
2.7
| 5 Star | 40% | 40% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 52% | 52% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Shofner to family and friends is 2.72 out of 5
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About Me
care philosophy
As an Board Certified Ophthalmologist, I recognize that fear of surgery is the patients greatest concern. Therefore, I carefully evaluate each patient's vision to provide them their best options. I answer all questions, and never, never pressures...read moreOphthalmology
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Louisiana State University
Fellowship HospitalYale University
Residency HospitalYale University
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Virginia
Medical School, 1983
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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