Dr. Tami A. Flowers attended James Madison University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine where she was selected for membership in the Medical Honors Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, as a result of her high achievement.

She completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Dr. Flowers joined Commonwealth Eye Care Associates, located in Richmond, Virginia, in 2009. She is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive consultative services, advanced cataract surgery, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), laser surgery, and treatment of cornea and external disease, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration. She has additional expertise in the diagnosis and care of eye infections, eye injuries and ocular emergencies. Dr. Flowers is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology. She also devotes her time to teaching residents in ophthalmology and is in demand as a lecturer on many topics within ophthalmology. Dr. Flowers is available to see patients in personalized consultation and on referral for medical and surgical eye care.

Education:

James Madison University, BS, 2000

VCU School of Medicine, MD, 2005

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Internal Medicine Internship, 2006

Virginia Commonwealth University, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2009

Affliations:

American Board of Ophthalomolgy

American Academy of Ophthalomolgy

Virginia Society of Ophthalomolgy

Hobbies/Interests

Dr. Flowers enjoys running and swimming; as well as traveling and cooking.  Dr. Flowers and her husband, John, a pediatric dentist, live in Glen Allen with their dogs, Bella and Dexter.