OUR FOUNDERS
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About OUR FOUNDERS
The founders of our practice are the Ebrahim Family, who live right here in Nolensville. Dr. Ben Ebrahim, Ophthalmologist & Cornea Specialist, founded his first practice in the Nashville area about 10 years ago. His wife, Erini, shares his passion for bringing quality eye care to the residents of middle TN. They felt there was a need for such eye care in the area. Together, they wanted to establish an eye center in the Nolensville area, providing compassionate, state of the art, eye care, with cutting edge technology. |
Erini grew up in Nashville and is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN. They have two children, Elora 12 years old, Nathaniel 8 years old, and the newest addition to the family, their puppy- Daisy.
Education
Dr. Ben Ebrahim received his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University in NJ with Highest Honors in 2005. Dr. Ebrahim then attended medical school at the Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University - Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Subsequently, he went to Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where he completed his Cornea Fellowship training with affiliation with Columbia University-New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ebrahim is certified by the American Board pf Ophthalmology. He then moved to TN, where he established his first practice. He also has practiced at the Wang Vision Institute with Dr. Ming Wang. Dr. Ben Ebrahim, is a pastor of a local Nashville congregation. Dr. Ebrahim also holds the position of an Associate Clinical Professor at the Department of Medical Education at Quillen College of Medicine-East Tennessee State University.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The first FDA-approved corneal cross-linking procedure in Tennessee was performed by Dr. Ben Ebrahim on 12/15/2016. This procedure helps delay or eliminate the progression of vision loss for corneal diseases such keratoconus and ectasia. Areas of expertise include : Corneal diseases, Corneal transplantation, cataracts, Fuchs' dystrophy, Keratoconus, Dry eyes, Herpetic keratitis, Corneal infectious disease, Ocular surface growths and cancers, Glaucoma, Laser treatments, Diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Ben Ebrahim received his undergraduate degree of Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University in NJ with Highest Honors in 2005. Dr. Ebrahim then attended medical school at the Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University - Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Subsequently, he went to Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where he completed his Cornea Fellowship training with affiliation with Columbia University-New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ebrahim is certified by the American Board pf Ophthalmology. He then moved to TN, where he established his first practice. He also has practiced at the Wang Vision Institute with Dr. Ming Wang. Dr. Ben Ebrahim, is a pastor of a local Nashville congregation. Dr. Ebrahim also holds the position of an Associate Clinical Professor at the Department of Medical Education at Quillen College of Medicine-East Tennessee State University.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The first FDA-approved corneal cross-linking procedure in Tennessee was performed by Dr. Ben Ebrahim on 12/15/2016. This procedure helps delay or eliminate the progression of vision loss for corneal diseases such keratoconus and ectasia. Areas of expertise include : Corneal diseases, Corneal transplantation, cataracts, Fuchs' dystrophy, Keratoconus, Dry eyes, Herpetic keratitis, Corneal infectious disease, Ocular surface growths and cancers, Glaucoma, Laser treatments, Diabetic retinopathy.
Obed Perez, O.D.
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About Dr. Perez
Dr. Perez enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going to sporting events, trying new restaurants, and traveling. Education Dr. Perez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez Campus with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry Degree from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico – School of Optometry where he did part of part of his training at Capital Eye Consultants in Fairfax, Virginia and Bright Vision Center in Cary, North Carolina. |
Dr. Perez then completed a one-year residency program in ocular disease at Aran Eye Associates with affiliation with Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Miami, Florida.
Areas of Expertise
Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract pre- and post-operative care, dry eye management, macular degeneration, eye exams & contact lenses and other medical condition of the eye and the visual system.
Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataract pre- and post-operative care, dry eye management, macular degeneration, eye exams & contact lenses and other medical condition of the eye and the visual system.
Marina Naguib, O.D.
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About Dr. Naguib
Dr. Naguib enjoys to travel and has been on several mission trips to provide eye care. She also enjoys to cook and spend time with her family and friends. Education Dr. Naguib graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2021. She completed her residency training in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY. |
She grew up in Nashville and moved back to pursue her career. She became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry shortly after completing her residency training. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians.
Areas of Expertise
Primary eye care with emphasis in ocular disease, preoperative and postoperative surgical care, routine and medically necessary contact lenses.
Primary eye care with emphasis in ocular disease, preoperative and postoperative surgical care, routine and medically necessary contact lenses.
Joseph Lutche, O.D.
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About Dr. Lutche
Dr. Joseph Lutche has been providing eye care in Middle Tennessee for over 20 years. A native of Brentwood. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Lutche enjoys playing and coaching soccer; traveling, seeing concerts, trying new restaurants with his wife and daughter, and playing with their two huskies in the back yard. Education Dr. Lutche attended Memphis State University and Southern College of Optometry, both in Memphis, TN. |
Dr. Lutche graduated as a Doctor of Optometry in 1997 and returned to practice locally. Dr. Lutche opened and operated Concord Vision for more than ten years.
During that time, he administered comprehensive family care, including providing glasses, contact lenses, ocular disease care, and co-management for cataract and refractive surgeries. In 2016 he joined Well Child, the largest school health provider in Tennessee. From 2016 to 2020 with Well Child, Dr. Lutche administered on-site eye examinations for elementary, middle school, and high school students in schools across Middle Tennessee.
During that time, he administered comprehensive family care, including providing glasses, contact lenses, ocular disease care, and co-management for cataract and refractive surgeries. In 2016 he joined Well Child, the largest school health provider in Tennessee. From 2016 to 2020 with Well Child, Dr. Lutche administered on-site eye examinations for elementary, middle school, and high school students in schools across Middle Tennessee.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Lutche cares greatly about his patients and ensures providing quality comprehensive eye exams, including Diabetic Eye exams, Dry Eye Treatment, Macular degeneration Diagnosis and Management, cataract diagnosis and treatment, Amblyopia/ Strabismus correction, contact lenses, Eye Allergies, and treatment and management of Glaucoma, along with other various visual diseases.
Dr. Lutche cares greatly about his patients and ensures providing quality comprehensive eye exams, including Diabetic Eye exams, Dry Eye Treatment, Macular degeneration Diagnosis and Management, cataract diagnosis and treatment, Amblyopia/ Strabismus correction, contact lenses, Eye Allergies, and treatment and management of Glaucoma, along with other various visual diseases.
Ryan Drumright, M.D.
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ABOUT DR. DRUMRIGHT
Dr. Drumright is a Rutherford County native. He and his wife, Jana, live in Murfreesboro, TN with their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, being involved in church activities, golfing, and sporting events. Education Dr. Drumright received his undergraduate degree of Bachelor in Science in Biology from Tennessee Tech University - Cookeville, TN in 2008. He then received his Medical Degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN. |
Dr. Drumright then comepleted his Ophthalmology residency training at University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS.
He then went on to complete his fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at The University of Florida Health Shands Medical Center - Gainesville, FL in 2017. He has has been working in Middle TN since. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cataract surgery including Toric and Multifocal lens implants, Corneal transplantation including Penetrating, Keratoplasty, DSAEK, and DMEK, Refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK, Fuch's dystrophy, Keratoconus, Dry eyes, Herpetic keratitis, Corneal infectious disease, Ocular surface growths and cancers, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy
He then went on to complete his fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at The University of Florida Health Shands Medical Center - Gainesville, FL in 2017. He has has been working in Middle TN since. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cataract surgery including Toric and Multifocal lens implants, Corneal transplantation including Penetrating, Keratoplasty, DSAEK, and DMEK, Refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK, Fuch's dystrophy, Keratoconus, Dry eyes, Herpetic keratitis, Corneal infectious disease, Ocular surface growths and cancers, Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy