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31 verified Optometrists in Birmingham, AL
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Optometrist
5.00
·11 reviews
They were very professional, respectful, and took care of my needs in a timely manner. - Nov 27, 2025 by Rochell H.Click to read more
2 mi · 2019 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate University: University of Mount Olive. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? Providing comprehensive and emergency eye exams, as well as, fulfilling routine v...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·17 reviews
I’m definitely going back. I would highly recommend it to everyone. - Feb 22, 2026 by Nancy T.Click to read more
3.5 mi · 2737 Hwy 280 S, Ste 191, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia; Optometry School: Illinois College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Residency trained in Ocular Disease at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Member: AOA, ALOA, AAO; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Care, Diabetic Eye E...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
- Apr 4, 2026 by Caleb H.Click to read more
3.5 mi · 2737 Hwy 280 S, Ste 191, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: Auburn University, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in psychology. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: AOA, ALOA. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing tennis, and f...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·22 reviews
3.5 mi · 2737 Hwy 280 S, Ste 191, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · 14 years of experience · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia B.S. in Genetics; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Clinical Field Director, AOA, ALOA; What drives your passion for optometry? To help people live full lives without being...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Apr 23
Optometrist
4.88
·16 reviews
Clean well organized clinic. Ladies were all very sociable. Dc forgot to put pupil distance on RxLocal. - Nov 24, 2025 by Walter J.Click to read more
7.5 mi · 3431 Colonnade Pkwy, STE 100, Birmingham, AL 35243
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: The University of Georgia. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry. Certifications/Awards: Gold key Honor Society, Energan scholarship recipient, Residency trained at Woolfson Eye Institute in ocular disease w/ emphasis in refractive/ocular surgery. How are you impacting y...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.80
·30 reviews
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: Samford University; Optometry School: UAB; Professional Achievements/Associations: American Optometric Association, Member Scleral Lens Society, Alabama Optometric Association, Birmingham Area Optometric Society; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eyecare, Glauco...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·14 reviews
Great - Dec 17, 2025 by Matthew B.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Optometrist
5.00
·4 reviews
10 mi · 1717 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 117, Hoover, AL 35244
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed + 7 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Before pursuing his career, he earned his B.S in Biomedical Sciences at Auburn University and his M.S. in Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Lawson grew up in Hoover, Alabama. He enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his wife, son, and yellow lab.Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.24
·21 reviews
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia; Optometry School: Southern College of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: Founding Member: Intrepid Eye Society, Member: American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, American Academy; Clinical Certifications & Special...Click to read more
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Optometrist
12.5 mi · 322 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: Mississippi State University Optometry School: UAB School of OptometryClick to read more
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Optometrist
4.20
·15 reviews
Everything was great from the staff greeting me at the door to the young man checking me out. The office was clean and nice! My overall experience was GREAT!! - Sep 17, 2025 by Ebony M.Click to read more
12.5 mi · 322 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: University of Montevallo. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? I enjoy seeing adults and children of all ages and abilities. I specialize in primary eye care, including exams for...Click to read more
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Optometrist
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in hypertensive retinopathy ·
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Undergraduate Education: Paducah Community College and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Hobbies/Interests: Piano, Baseball, US History.Click to read more
Next available: Sat, Apr 25
Optometrist
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from Mississippi State University. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry.Click to read more
Next available: Sat, Apr 25
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
14.5 mi · 2617 Highway 31 S, Pelham, AL 35124
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: Belarusian State Medical University. Optometry School: UAB School of Optometry. How are you impacting your local community or helping your patients live their best lives? By providing wide scope of eye care services to adults and children including general eye exams, contac...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
- Mar 18, 2026 by Linda L.Click to read more
12.5 mi · 322 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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UAB undergraduate ’99. UAB School of Optometry ’03.Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·5 reviews
12.5 mi · 322 Main St, Trussville, AL 35173
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: College of Charleston; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Professional Achievements/Associations: Fellow, American Academy of Optometry, Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, Member, Alabama Board of Optometry; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Res...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Apr 23
Optometrist
4.70
·30 reviews
Excellent service and a super friendly staff. - Jan 15, 2026 by Eric C.Click to read more
14.5 mi · 2617 Highway 31 S, Pelham, AL 35124
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: University of Montevallo; B.S. in Biology with a chemistry minor. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry/1998; Concurrent OD and MS (In Vision Science). Professional Achievements and Associations: Member of the American Optometric Associati...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·8 reviews
Friendly staff, clean offices, and quick service - Mar 23, 2026 by Hannah M.Click to read more
26.5 mi · 195 Hwy 304, Calera, AL 35040
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: Troy University; Optometry School: UAB; Professional Achievements/Associations: BAOS, AOA; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: I know how to fit scleral contact lenses. I’ll see kids of all ages. What drives your passion for optometry? Helping people see. How are you help...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.83
·6 reviews
44 mi · 601B Graham St Sw, Cullman, AL 35055
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: Birmingham-Southern College; Optometry School: UAB; Professional Achievements/Associations: Beta Sigma Kappa National Honor Society, Birmingham Area Optometric Association, American Optometric Assoc, AL optometric Assoc.; Clinical Certifications & Specialties: Primary Eye Ca...Click to read more
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Optometrist
4.90
·10 reviews
Dr. Wilson listened and provided me with easy to understand solutions to my issue. I felt like I had knew her for years even though it was my first visit. - Feb 4, 2026 by Michael W.Click to read more
44 mi · 601B Graham St Sw, Cullman, AL 35055
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: BS Degree in Biology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Optometry School: The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Class of 2002. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association; Alabama Optometric Association; Cullman...Click to read more
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Optometrist
49.5 mi · 700 7Th St S, Clanton, AL 35045
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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Undergraduate Education: Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC), Bachelor of Science in Biology. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Interests: Comprehensive exams for the whole family, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma care, dry eye disease, & contact lenses. ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
Amazing customer experience! So excited about my new frames and better vision. Thank you Dr. Teichmiller(cruise ship captain). - Nov 14, 2025 by Brittany R.Click to read more
74.5 mi · 823 6Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Undergraduate Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham; Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry; Professional Achievements/Associations: 2006 Alabama Optometric Association Optometrist of the Year, Past President of the Alabama Optometric Association 2003-04; ...Click to read more
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Optometrist
5.00
·7 reviews
2 mi · 2019 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: The Ohio State University, BS 1977 Physiological Optics. Optometry School: The Ohio State University 1979. Professional Achievements and Associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, Texas Optometr...Click to read more
Optometrist
9.5 mi · 1686 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
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My name is Dr. Sammy Haskins and I graduated Auburn University Summa Cum Laude in 2020. I then matriculated at the UAB School of Optometry in 2021 after working as a technician for a year. I graduated from UABSO in 2025 and won the Dean's Award of Excellence. A fun fact about me in optometry school ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.32
·41 reviews
Dr. Williams was outstanding. The office staff or front office people SUCKS. They used the incorrect insurance coverage for me and I had to pay out of pocket, which I was not supposed to. I am a very unhappy patient and want answers and a FULL REFUND ASAP! - Mar 3, 2024 by Mcguire F.Click to read more
10 mi · 1717 Montgomery Hwy, Ste 117, Hoover, AL 35244
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed + 7 more
Accepting new patients · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Larezia Williams is originally from Montgomery, AL. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's degree in Vision Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in 2019. Since the...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·1 review
44 mi · 601B Graham St Sw, Cullman, AL 35055
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 120 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Undergraduate Education: Georgia Southern University, Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry. Optometry School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Professional Achievements and Associations: American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, and ...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·29 reviews
I really enjoyed the visit. Very friendly and informative by KRClick to read more
63 mi · 601 Pelham Rd S, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EyeMed + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Terry Bonds is an optometrist who earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He brings extensive experience to his role at Lifetime Eye Health in Jacksonville, AL. Patients trust Dr. Bonds’s expertise for the treatment of a wide variety of conditions s...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·14 reviews
10.5 mi · 2000 Riverchase Galleria, Ste 299D, Hoover, AL 35244
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed + 11 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: today
Optometrist
5.00
·31 reviews
7 mi · 201 Summit Blvd, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35243
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision, EyeMed + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
Next available: Sat, May 2
Optometrist
5.00
·10 reviews
10.5 mi · 5066 Pinnacle Sq, Ste 106, Birmingham, AL 35235
Accepts UnitedHealthcare + 6 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. LaCour worked his way through Optometry School as a coal miner and welder. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from UAB School of Optometry and has spent most of his career in private practice. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys karate, hunting, and riding motorcycles.Click to read more
Next available: Sat, Apr 25
Optometrist
4.89
·37 reviews
Excellent experience. - Mar 27, 2024Click to read more
9.5 mi · 5021 Highway 280, #101, Hoover, AL 35242
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, EyeMed + 4 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time
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Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 2014 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
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Valencia Wells, OD is a Optometrist in Birmingham, AL. Their office is located in 2014 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 2014 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Donna Matthews, OD is a Optometrist in Birmingham, AL. Their offices are located in 5620 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL and 2014 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 1716 University Blvd, G080A, Birmingham, AL 35233
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
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Trenton Cleghern, OD is a Optometrist in Tuscaloosa, AL, Birmingham, AL and Albertville, AL. Their offices are located in 971 Fairfax Park D, Tuscaloosa, AL, 1716 University Blvd G080A, Birmingham, AL and 312 Sand Mountain Dr E, Albertville, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 2019 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
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Patricia Benjamin, OD is a Optometrist in Calera, AL and Birmingham, AL. Their offices are located in 195 Highway 304, Calera, AL and 2019 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 1600 Montclair Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
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Jennifer Craig, OD is a Optometrist in Irondale, AL and Birmingham, AL. Their offices are located in 1600 Montclair Rd, Irondale, AL and 1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 1600 Montclair Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
Accepts UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
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Brian Pettie, OD is a Optometrist in Birmingham, AL and Irondale, AL. Their offices are located in 9248 Parkway E, Birmingham, AL, 1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL and 1600 Montclair Rd, Irondale, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 2200 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208
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Chad Frazier, OD is a Optometrist in Birmingham, AL. Their offices are located in 2200 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL and 700 19th St S, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
Optometrist
6039.5 mi · 209 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
Accepts UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
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Frank Larussa, OD is a Optometrist in Birmingham, AL. Their offices are located in PO Box 59449, Birmingham, AL and 209 Lakeshore Pkwy, Birmingham, AL.Click to read more
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