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Dr. Michael Callahan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Dr. Michael Callahan, MD
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Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Michael Callahan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 77
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Callahan graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1971 and completed a residency at University of California San Francisco.Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and has 53 years experience. Dr. Callahan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Callahan has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Blocked Tear Duct among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Callahan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Callahan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Callahan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Surgery
Blocked Tear Duct
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eyelid Surgery
Blocked Tear Duct
Entropion
Excision of Chalazion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chalazion
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Tattooing
Dacryocystectomy
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Mohs Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Lid Retraction
Skin Cancer Removal
Strabismus Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
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  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1720 University Blvd Ste 711, Birmingham, AL 35233
  2. 2 Alabama Lions Sight Convervation
    700 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  3. 3 Office
    700 18th St S Ste 410, Birmingham, AL 35233

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Jul 24, 2019
The very best treatment I have ever had anywhere, and I’m old!
— Jul 24, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ala Hosps Clins
    1972
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Manhattan EET Hospital
    1975
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Callahan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Callahan's profile.

Dr. Callahan frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Blocked Tear Duct. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Callahan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL