D. Lee McDaniel, M.D.
Cataract and Glaucoma Surgeon
Specialty: Cataract, Glaucoma
Practice Locations: Knoxville, TN, Maryville, TN, Morristown, TN, Newport, TN, Sevierville, TN
Physician Bio:
D. Lee McDaniel, M.D., one of Tennessee’s most experienced cataract surgeons, offers advanced techniques and expertise in the medical and surgical management of both glaucoma and cataracts. By the end of 2024, Dr. McDaniel will have performed nearly 45,000 surgeries. He is highly skilled in Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and utilizes the latest specialty lenses to correct astigmatism and presbyopia (reading vision). In addition, he offers both MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) and traditional glaucoma surgeries.
Dr. McDaniel collaborates closely with optometric physicians to provide comprehensive surgical and consultative care to patients throughout East Tennessee.
Passionate about mission work, Dr. McDaniel has participated in numerous international trips, serving underserved communities. He is particularly dedicated to the work of See Him Ministries in Cap Haitien, Haiti.
Fellowship: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, NY
Doctor of Medicine: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Undergraduate: Furman University, Greenville, SC
Organizations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Glaucoma Society