Bringing Clearer Vision to Cookeville, TN

A surgeon, a teacher, and a wellness advocate—meet the woman behind the microscope.

Meet Dr. DeNaro

You can find Dr. DeNaro at Cookeville Eye Specialists, where she is proud to provide advanced eye care with a patient-first approach. With a passion for precision and a commitment to personalized treatment, she looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them achieve clearer vision and healthier eyes.

Transforming Visual Health, Since Day One.

Dr. Brittany B. DeNaro’s journey to ophthalmology began not just with science, but with heart. From her undergraduate studies in Animal Sciences at the University of Florida to her dual-degree training at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, she’s always believed in the power of healing—not just treating.

Her medical path included residencies in both Family Medicine and Ophthalmology, giving her a uniquely whole-person perspective in eye care. After completing an advanced fellowship in Anterior Segment and Refractive Cataract Surgery at Willis-Knighton Eye Institute, Dr. DeNaro began serving patients with the highest level of surgical expertise. Today, she’s proud to offer a range of modern vision solutions, from LASIK to cataract care, rooted in evidence-based medicine and delivered with personal warmth.

A modern approach

Dr. DeNaro’s Credentials and Distinctions

    • Fellowship: Willis-Knighton Eye Institute – Anterior Segment and Refractive Cataract Surgery

    • Residencies: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital – Family Medicine & Ophthalmology

    • Internship: St. John’s Episcopal Hospital

    • Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

    • Graduate School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (M.S.)

    • Undergraduate: University of Florida (B.S., Animal Sciences)

    • American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Board Certified

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

    • Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach – Institute for Integrative Nutrition

    • American Academy of Ophthalmology

    • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    • Women in Ophthalmology

A Holistic Approach to Sight.

As a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Dr. DeNaro understands that optimal eye health is deeply connected to overall wellness. She takes a lifestyle-focused approach to care, recognizing that nutrition, stress management, and preventive care all play a vital role in visual health and healing.

“My goal is to provide care that’s not only clinically excellent—but also personally meaningful.”

- Dr. Brittany DeNaro

Start Your Journey to Visual Freedom.

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Schedule a free consultation and we’ll work together to find your ideal vision correction procedure.