Dr. Melissa Pfeffer

Optometrist · Tennessee Eye Care

optometrist Knoxville, TN

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Jan 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

OptometristCurrent
Tennessee Eye Care
Since Jan 2018 · 8 years · Knoxville, TN

Education

University Of Tennessee Knoxville
2003 – 2007
Southern College Of Optometry
2007 – 2011

Skills

Contact Lenses Glaucoma Optometry Eye Exams Cataract Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Ocular Disease Dry Eye Vision Care Healthcare Eyewear Glasses Emr Lasik Low Vision Pediatrics Treatment Medicine

About Tennessee Eye Care

Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M

Professional Overview

Dr. Melissa Pfeffer is a Optometrist, currently affiliated with Tennessee Eye Care, based in Knoxville, TN. As a optometrist, Dr. Pfeffer contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Knoxville, TN. They have been with Tennessee Eye Care for 8 years. Dr. Pfeffer holds academic credentials from University Of Tennessee Knoxville and Southern College Of Optometry. Core competencies include Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Optometry, Eye Exams, Cataract. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Knoxville, TN healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Melissa Pfeffer is one of them.
  • 211 optometrists are based in TN (out of 27,118 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical optometrist compensation in TN: $87,000 – $161,000 (median $121,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of optometrists in TN: Sole Proprietor (11), Southern College Of Optometry (6), Myeyedr. (4).
  • 8% of optometrists in TN hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 75% of optometrists in TN have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting optometrist

Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Melissa Pfeffer located?

Dr. Melissa Pfeffer is based in Knoxville, TN. They are currently affiliated with Tennessee Eye Care.

What is Dr. Melissa Pfeffer's specialty?

Dr. Melissa Pfeffer specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Optometrist.

Where does Dr. Melissa Pfeffer currently work?

Dr. Melissa Pfeffer currently works at Tennessee Eye Care. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Dr. Melissa Pfeffer's educational background?

Dr. Melissa Pfeffer attended University Of Tennessee Knoxville and Southern College Of Optometry.

How do I contact Dr. Melissa Pfeffer for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a optometrist?

Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a optometrist in TN?

optometrists in TN typically earn $87,000 to $161,000 annually, with a median of $121,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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