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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 Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Russell Read, MD
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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 Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Russell Read, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 29 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Read has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Read is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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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
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vasculitis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
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
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)
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
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
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
Marfan Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
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 (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Network L
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    Open Access Plus
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    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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Locations

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

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Based on 14 Reviews
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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, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

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