Overview
Matthew West is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. West is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2208 University Blvd Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35233
500 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew West
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew West?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew West by calling their office at 205-933-2625. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew West a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew West is classified as an Advanced expert for Retinal Detachment, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Matthew West specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew West is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Matthew West participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew West has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew West's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew West accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew West accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-933-2625 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. West isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- BlepharitisDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. West isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.