UAB Callahan Eye – Downtown

UAB Callahan Eye Signage on the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Building

UAB Callahan Eye – Downtown

1720 University Boulevard
Lions Clinic, Suite 128, Suite 410, Suite 601, Suite 711
Birmingham, AL 35233
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With many UAB Callahan Eye clinic locations throughout central Alabama, you have timely access to UAB ophthalmologists, state-of-the-art technologies, and groundbreaking research. Our on-campus clinics are located inside UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye at 1720 University Boulevard and provide a comprehensive range of eye care services, including a full-service optical store. We can provide simple eye exams, lens prescriptions, cataract surgery, or cosmetic procedures, as well as treatment for chronic conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Whatever your need, UAB Callahan Eye – Downtown can provide the comprehensive care you are looking for.

For nearly 60 years, UAB Callahan Eye has been focused on preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world’s blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. Our outstanding services and accomplishments include:

  • One of the few facilities in the world entirely dedicated to advancements in ophthalmology
  • One of the busiest eye care centers in the nation
  • The region’s only freestanding 24/7 dedicated eye emergency department
  • The only dedicated facility in Alabama specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of the eye
  • 17 dedicated operating rooms which support more than 15,000 eye surgeries annually
  • Pioneering developments in surgical instrumentation, devices, and procedures used by ophthalmologists around the world
  • Home to a comprehensive eye research program and the state’s only accredited ophthalmology training program provided by the UAB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

We know that your eye care needs will change throughout your life. Our experienced physicians can help you adapt to those changes with the right mix of specialized eye care, all under one roof. Appointments at any of our eight central Alabama locations can be made by calling 205.325.8620.

Care Providers

Ann Marie Arciniegas - Bernal, MD Ann Marie Arciniegas – Bernal, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology Michael Callahan, MD Michael Callahan, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Jennifer Gibson, OD Jennifer Gibson, OD Low Vision, Optometry Tyler Hall, MD Tyler Hall, MD Ophthalmology, Cataract and Refractive Disease, Cornea and External Diseases D. Wade Joiner, MD D. Wade Joiner, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Marissa Locy, OD Marissa Locy, OD Optometry John Owen, Jr., MD John Owen, Jr., MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Krupa Patel, MD Krupa Patel, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Jennifer Risting, OD, FAAO Jennifer Risting, OD, FAAO Optometry Brian Samuels, MD Brian Samuels, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Rob Tauscher, MD Rob Tauscher, MD Optometry Timothy Thompson, OD Timothy Thompson, OD Optometry Michael Vaphiades, DO Michael Vaphiades, DO Neuro-Ophthalmology

PARKING  

Patient Drop-off and Pick-up Area: Our patient dropoff and pickup area in the parking deck is located on Level 1 (red level) for your convenience.
Patients with Limitations: Designated parking is located on Levels 1, 2, 3 and 7 of the parking deck. Other entrances are not accessible for the disabled.

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