Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellows

Mitchell T. Allphin, M.D.

Tennessee Retina (2025-2027)

Mitchell Allphin, M.D. joins us as our first vitreoretinal surgery fellow. As a fellow, Dr. Allphin will be treating patients under the guidance of our experienced physicians as part of a 2-year training program required for all retina specialists. Dr. Allphin shares our mission to deliver exceptional clinical and surgical care to every patient.

  • Undergraduate:
    Brigham Young University
    Provo, Utah

    Medical School:
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Residency:
    Medical College of Wisconsin
    Ophthalmology


Ogul E. Uner, M.D.

Tennessee Retina (2026-2028)

Ogul E. Uner, M.D., is Tennessee Retina’s incoming Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow. He is currently completing fellowship training in Uveitis and Clinical Ocular Immunology and has a strong clinical interest in uveitic masquerade syndromes and innovation in medical retinal diseases. Dr. Uner has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and is actively engaged in research focused on big data, artificial intelligence, and the clinical epidemiology of retinal disease.

  • Undergraduate:
    University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Medical School:
    Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, Georgia

    Residency:
    Casey Eye Institute
    Ophthalmology


Tennessee Retina Welcomes Incoming Fellow Dr. Ogul E. Uner

Tennessee Retina is pleased to welcome Ogul E. Uner, M.D. as our incoming Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow for 2026–2028. Dr. Uner will join our team in July and will participate in patient care alongside our physicians as part of his fellowship training.

Read More about Dr. Uner HERE

Tennessee Retina Welcomes Incoming Fellow Dr. Ogul E. Uner

Tennessee Retina is pleased to welcome Ogul E. Uner, M.D. as our incoming Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellow for 2026–2028. Dr. Uner will join our team in July and will participate in patient care alongside our physicians as part of his fellowship training.

Read More about Dr. Uner HERE