Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD
Talens Optometry
1851140503Is Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD a Good Optometrist?
Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Memphis. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any optometrist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Talens's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general optometrist?
General optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
When to see one: For routine eye exams, glasses or contacts, and vision changes.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Eye care in Memphis, TN
Memphis has 235 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 14 years in practice, and 229 focused on optometrist. Tennessee optometrists are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Optometry, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
14
Avg in Memphis
235
Optometrists in Memphis
OD
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Talens's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee board (link on this page).
- Ask whether the visit is a routine exam or a medical eye evaluation, and what it covers.
- Bring your current glasses or contacts, plus a list of medications and any family history of eye disease.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether dilation or extra imaging carries a separate fee.
- Mention symptoms like dryness, headaches, or screen strain so they can be addressed during the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD a licensed optometrist?
Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1851140503) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Optometry — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD?
Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Memphis has about 14 years. There are 235 optometrists in Memphis, including 229 with a optometrist focus.
Where is Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD located?
Dr. Karen Allison Talens, OD practices at Talens Optometry, 4300 SUMMER AVE STE 101, Memphis, TN 38122. Phone: (901) 801-6671.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Optometry, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Talens's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Optometrist
- Credential
- OD
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 05/15/2024