About Dr. Roy Wallace
Dr. Trent Wallace is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, and as the son of two educators, he desired to be a doctor at an early age. He received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University. After Vanderbilt, Dr. Wallace attended Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, Georgia and continued there for his residency in ophthalmology. After his residency, he completed a two-year Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
Upon completion of his fellowship in Philadelphia in 1992, Dr. Wallace returned to Nashville as part of a group practice and joined Tennessee Retina in 2008. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wallace has a passion for vision. "Vision has such a great impact on the quality of our life. Tennessee Retina offers us a great opportunity to provide state-of-the-art care throughout this region", says Wallace.
His clinical interests include retinal lesions, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachment surgery.
Dr. Wallace and his wife enjoy playing sports with their three children, exercising, and gardening.
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Emory University, Doctor of Medicine
- Vanderbilt University (Bachelor's)
- Emory University Hospital (Internship)
- Emory University, Residency in Ophthalmology
- Wills Eye Hospital, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1417946203
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What practice does Dr. Roy Wallace work with?
Dr. Roy Wallace works with Tennessee Retina.
Where is Dr. Roy Wallace's office located?
Dr. Roy Wallace's office is located at 345 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203.
What languages does Dr. Roy Wallace speak?
Dr. Roy Wallace speaks English.