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Melanie Patterson

Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Meet Dr. Melanie Patterson (Waverly, TN)

Melanie Mae Patterson, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Kentucky College of Optometry. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin.

She spent several years working at River Valley Eye Clinic and Camden Eye Care Associates, where she developed a deep love for eye care before moving to Pikeville, KY. While at Kentucky College of Optometry, she served as President of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society.

She was selected among her peers to present a research poster at the Global Specialty Lens Symposium in Las Vegas. Dr. Patterson is passionate about rural eye care, and interested in treating ocular surface diseases and specialty contact lens fitting.

When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Patterson enjoys exploring the outdoors and traveling.


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Find River Valley Eye Clinic in Waverly, TN

Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Sep. 7 Closed
  • Nov. 26 Closed
  • Nov. 27 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed

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Patient Reviews

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J. 1. - Jul 7, 2026
Always great service. They try to get to you as fast as possible.
Danyell H. - Jul 6, 2026
Very happy with this office especially Dr Mathis and Amber the technician. They have gone above and ... beyond multiple times to help my husband who has a vision problem. Dr Mathis is incredibly knowledgeable as well as takes the time to listen as well as exceed being thorough and professional. Amber the technician is so sweet also very knowledgeable gentle and Incredibly professional. They both make appointments their comfortable and you leave knowing you've gotten quality care.