About Dr. Brandon Busbee
Dr. Brandon Busbee is a native of Clarksville, Tennessee. After graduating from Clarksville High School, he received his undergraduate and Medical Doctorate at Wake Forest University, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Busbee completed his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, during which time he was elected Co-Chief Resident. After residency, Dr. Busbee completed a two-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Tufts- New England Eye Center and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and held staff appointments and teaching responsibilities at Tufts- New England Eye Center, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School.
In 2004, Dr. Busbee moved back to the Nashville area and joined Tennessee Retina (formerly Retina-Vitreous Associates). He was honored in 2005, with the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and graduated from the AAO Leadership Development Program in 2007. Dr. Busbee has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals; his writings and presentations focus on the areas of healthcare policy, endophthalmitis, diabetic eye disease, macular disease and surgery, retinal detachment and anesthetic techniques, including the participation in obtaining the patent for a widely used pharmaceutical topical anesthetic. Dr. Busbee sits on the editorial boards of the journal Retina MD, the ASRS Retinal Image Bank, the ASRS Online, and Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology and not only serves as the Chairman of its Health Plans Relations Committee, but also serves on national health policy committees for both the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Busbee's clinical areas of interest include macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachment surgery.
Dr. Busbee is happily married and has one son.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Wake Forest University, Doctor of Medicine
- Wills Eye Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology
- New England Eye Center - Boston, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Wake Forest University (Bachelor's)
- Chestnut Hill Hospital (Internship)
Professional memberships
- American Society of Retina Specialists
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1609952654
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What practice does Dr. Brandon Busbee work with?
Dr. Brandon Busbee works with Tennessee Retina.
Where is Dr. Brandon Busbee's office located?
Dr. Brandon Busbee's office is located at 345 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203.
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Dr. Brandon Busbee is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What languages does Dr. Brandon Busbee speak?
Dr. Brandon Busbee speaks English.