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Dr. Russell Read, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Russell Read, MD
3.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Read, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Russell Read, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Russell Read, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Read graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN. Dr. Russell Read, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Read currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dr. Read has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Endophthalmitis and Acute Endophthalmitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Read received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Read's office accepts new patients. Dr. Read is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Posterior Uveitis
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vasculitis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Spasm
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Open Choice PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
    700 18th St S Ste 601, Birmingham, AL 35233
  2. 2 Dept of Veteran Affairs
    700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  3. 3 Levene Joiner & Mays PC
    1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 201, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
  4. 4 UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
    1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233

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3.4
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Aug 03, 2023
Dr. Read is very polite and always explain things so that I can understand them. The staff is great as well. This doctor really saved my vision. I truly appreciate him!
Jennifer Carson — Aug 03, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
    1995
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Read, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Read's profile.

Dr. Read frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Endophthalmitis and Acute Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Russell Read, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Russell Read, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL