Overview
Russell Read is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Read is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, and Endophthalmitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
700 18th St S Ste 601, Birmingham, AL 35233
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Russell Read
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Russell Read?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Russell Read by calling their office at 205-731-9050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Russell Read a top-rated expert for Uveitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Russell Read is classified as an Distinguished expert for Uveitis, 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. Russell Read specialize in?
While Dr. Russell Read is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis, Scleritis, and Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Russell Read participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Russell Read has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uveitis. You can view a list of Dr. Russell Read's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Russell Read accept my insurance?
Dr. Russell Read accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-731-9050 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
- Distinguished
- EndophthalmitisDr. Read isDistinguished. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Read isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Read isDistinguished. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- ScleritisDr. Read isDistinguished. Learn about Scleritis.
- UveitisDr. Read isDistinguished. Learn about Uveitis.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Read isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Read isAdvanced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EpiscleritisDr. Read isAdvanced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Read isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Read isAdvanced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Axenfeld-Rieger SyndromeDr. Read isExperienced. Learn about Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome.
- BlepharitisDr. Read isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Read isExperienced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Read isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness