Dr. David A. Reichstein MD

Practice: Tennessee Retina

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Website: https://www.tnretina.com/

Phone: (615) 983-6000

Email: contact@curecoats.org

Dr. David A. Reichstein is a graduate of the world's premier Ocular Oncology Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, under the direction of Drs. Jerry and Carol Shields. Dr. Reichstein's interests include the diagnosis and management of patients with all types of ophthalmic tumors, including uveal melanoma or nevus, retinoblastoma, vitreoretinal and choroidal lymphoma, vascular tumors of the posterior segment, and choroidal metastases. He also has expertise in the management of anterior segment tumors including conjunctival melanoma, conjunctival or corneal intraepithelial neoplasia, and squamous cell carcinomas of the anterior segment. Dr. Reichstein's therapeutic expertise includes the use of topical and systemic chemotherapy, surgical management of ophthalmic tumors, and radiation using brachytherapy or external beam radiation.

Dr. Reichstein completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. After completing his dedicated two-year Ocular Oncology Fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, he then completed a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the Eye Institute of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Dr. Reichstein has authored and co-authored numerous articles on topics in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology. He has presented at major national ophthalmic meetings and maintains an active lecture schedule. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the International Society of Ocular Oncology.

Dr. Reichstein also has surgical and clinical expertise in the management of retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular surgery, and complicated retinal detachment.

    1. Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases

      The Eye Institute, Division of Retinal Surgery

      Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

    2. Ocular Oncology

      Ocular Oncology Service

      Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

  • Residency:

    Ophthalmology

    Vanderbilt Eye Institute

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Nashville, TN

    Internship:

    Internal Medicine

    St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center

    New York, NY

    Medical School:

    M.D.

    Mount Sinai School of Medicine

    New York, NY

    Undergraduate Education:

    B.A. in Psychology

    Amherst College

    Amherst, MA

    Professional Affiliations:

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    American Society of Retinal Specialists

    International Society of Ocular Oncology

    Sigma Xi

    Alpha Omega Alpha

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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