Professor

Areas of Interest
glaucoma, anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery

Dr. Swanner's clinical practice specializes in glaucoma, anterior segment surgery and cataract surgery. Dr. Swanner joined the faculty in 2003, and has been named one of "America's Best Doctors" in 2012 and 2013. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Chandler-Grant Glaucoma Society, American Glaucoma Society, and a fellow in the American College of Surgeons.

An Alabama native, Dr. Swanner completed his undergraduate studies at Samford University and obtained his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed a medical internship at Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham followed by an ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham. His glaucoma fellowship training was performed at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard School of Medicine.

Education & Training

Medical School
University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Residency in Ophthalmology
University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Fellowship
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard School of Medicine

Contact Information

Location
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
Medical West

Appointment Phone
205-325-8620 (Callahan)
205-481-7870 (Medical West)

Fax
205-488-0775