The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Cataract near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 29 are Advanced, 19 are Experienced and 11 are Distinguished.

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59 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Callahan
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Michael Callahan
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1720 University Blvd Ste 711, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Callahan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Callahan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Cataract.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Stephen Kelly
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Stephen Kelly
    Ophthalmology

    David A Skier MD FACS PC

    1830 14th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-2250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Kelly is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kelly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Gregory Hoffpauir
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Gregory Hoffpauir
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    200 Wildwood Pkwy Ste 100B, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    334-323-3610
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gregory Hoffpauir is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hoffpauir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, and Astigmatism.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Andrew Velazquez
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Andrew Velazquez
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Velazquez is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Velazquez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Presbyopia.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Andrew Bartlett
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Andrew Bartlett
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Bartlett is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Bartlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Glaucoma.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Price Kloess
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Price Kloess
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    3928 Montclair Rd Ste 100, 
    Mountain Brk, AL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    205-592-3911
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Price Kloess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Dr. Kloess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Priscilla Fowler
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Priscilla Fowler
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    700 18th St S Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Priscilla Fowler is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Sjogren Syndrome, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Darrell Joiner
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Darrell Joiner
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

    700 18th St S Ste 601, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-325-8260
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Darrell Joiner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Joiner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Endophthalmitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Mathew Sapp
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Mathew Sapp
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mathew Sapp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Russell Read
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Russell Read
    Ophthalmology

    Univ. Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

    700 18th St S Ste 601, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-731-9050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Read is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Read is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, and Endophthalmitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew Oltmanns
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Matthew Oltmanns
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC

    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-933-2625
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Oltmanns is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Oltmanns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Carson Bee
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Carson Bee
    Ophthalmology

    Alabama Sight Conservation Association

    700 18th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Carson Bee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Blythe Monheit
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Blythe Monheit
    Ophthalmology

    Uab Callahan Eye-Downtown Clinics-Suite 200

    1720 University Blvd Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Blythe Monheit is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Monheit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lindsay Rhodes
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lindsay Rhodes
    Ophthalmology

    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

    1720 University Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    205-325-8620
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lindsay Rhodes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John Owen
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. John Owen
    Ophthalmology

    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital

    1720 University Blvd, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    833-733-8742
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Owen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Owen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kristin Bains
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kristin Bains
    Ophthalmology

    Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC

    1000 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-930-0700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristin Bains is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bains is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Walter Parker
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Walter Parker
    Ophthalmology

    Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC

    1000 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-930-0700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Walter Parker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Orbital Cellulitis, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kenneth Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Kenneth Smith
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    833 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 207, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-1380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Nearsightedness, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Sara Mullins
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Sara Mullins
    Ophthalmology

    David A Skier MD FACS PC

    1830 14th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-933-2250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sara Mullins is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mullins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Marc Michelson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Marc Michelson
    Ophthalmology

    Alabama Eye & Cataract Center PC

    1201 11th Ave S Ste 501, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-930-0930
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marc Michelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Michelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Interstitial Keratitis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Cataract doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Birmingham, AL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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