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Dr. Andrew J Mays M.D.
Ophthalmologist
700 18TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35233About
Dr. Andrew Mays is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Mays specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mays can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Mays can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Laser Eye Surgery, Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Shands Jacksonville Medical Center 1995
- Univ Florida Coll of Med - Gainesville, Glaucoma 1995
Dr. Andrew J Mays M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1009 Montgomery Hwy Suite 201
1009 Montgomery Hwy Suite 201 -Birmingham, AL 35216Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Tyler Hall MD700 18TH ST S BIRMINGHAM AL 35233
- Dr. Michael A Callahan MD700 18th St S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Andrew Wilfred Everett MD700 18th St S Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Jennifer Trew Scruggs M.D.619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
- Dr. Christopher Anthony Girkin MD619 19th Street South Birmingham AL 35233
Nearest Hospitals
BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTERl
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTERl
3690 GRANDVIEW PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM AL 35243CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITALl
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM AL 35233CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMAl
1600 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM AL 35233