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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Heersink School of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Glaucoma Physicians

  • Girkin, Christopher A., MD, MSPH, FACS

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    Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital; Glaucoma Fellowship Director

    Areas of Interest
    pediatric and adult glaucoma, complex cataracts

  • Joiner, D. Wade, MD

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    Associate Professor

    Area of Interest
    glaucoma

  • Knox, Hogan, MD

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    Assistant Professor; Glaucoma Fellowship Assistant Director

    Areas of Interest
    adult glaucoma, complex cataracts, comprehensive ophthalmology

  • Mays, Andrew, MD

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    Associate Professor

    Areas of Interest
    glaucoma

  • Monheit, Blythe, MD

    Blythe Monheit Assistant Professor

    Areas of Interest
    glaucoma and comprehensive

  • Samuels, Brian C., MD, PhD

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    Professor; EyeSight Foundation of Alabama Endowed Chair; Dennis Endowed Professor in Glaucoma Research

    Areas of Interest
    medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma including laser therapy; comprehensive ophthalmology including cataract surgery; research and development of glaucoma devices; role of the central nervous system in the development and progression of glaucoma

  • Swanner, Jason C., MD, FACS

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    Professor

    Areas of Interest
    glaucoma, anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery
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