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Dr. Michael Callahan, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Callahan, MD

Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 53 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Callahan, completed a residency at University of California San Francisco. Patients rated Dr. Callahan an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Callahan works at Practice in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Stye and Chalazion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Callahan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    1720 University Blvd Ste 711, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 325-8620
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    Alabama Lions Sight Convervation
    700 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 933-6888
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    700 18th St S Ste 410, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 325-8620

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Stye
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Chalazion
Blocked Tear Duct
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® for Blepharospasm
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Tattooing
Dacryocystectomy
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Mohs Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Lid Retraction
Skin Cancer Removal
Strabismus Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1902892151
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Manhattan EET Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California San Francisco
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Ala Hosps Clins
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Birmingham Southern College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Callahan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Callahan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Callahan has seen patients for Stye and Chalazion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Callahan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Callahan. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Callahan.

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