Sylvia Groth, M.D.

Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs

Education

M.D.- University of Minnesota Medical School

Post Graduate Education

Internship
Presence St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL

Residency
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Fellowship
Stanford University, Palo Alto

Professional Affiliations

American Glaucoma Society (AGS), since 2017
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), since 2014
 

Honors and Awards

Senior Resident Surgical Excellence Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2017
Resident Clinical Excellence Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2017
Frederick W. Stocker Research Award, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2016
Transitional Year Intern of the Year, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, 2013-2014
Gold Humanism Honor Society, University of Minnesota Medical School, Class of 2013
Wheaton College Golf Career Achievement Award, 2000-2004

Background

Dr. Groth's practice uses the most current medical and surgical therapy options, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She also has a special interest in complex cataract surgery in patients with or without glaucoma. Dr. Groth is focused on providing thorough and timely care to glaucoma patients in middle Tennessee. She will be seeing patients at Vanderbilt’s main campus and at the Hendersonville location.