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Dr. Matthew West, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 42
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Dr. Matthew West, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Birmingham, AL
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Dr. West graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Matthew West, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL. Dr. West has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Contusion of the Eyeball, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Eyeball Contusion, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinal Neovascularization, Macular Hole, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chorioretinal Scars, Retinoschisis and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. West's office accepts new patients. Dr. West is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Contusion of the Eyeball
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyeball Contusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Macular Hole
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinal Scars
Retinoschisis
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Dystrophy
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Foreign Body in Eye
Floaters
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Vitreous Surgery
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinal Cysts
Visual Field Defects
Progressive High Myopia
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Ocular Hypertension
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Staphyloma Posticum
Posterior Uveitis
Eye Infections
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Glaucoma
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Hyphema
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Nearsightedness
Drusen
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Chalazion
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Stye
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Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Corneal Diseases
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Blindness
Diplopia
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Eyelid Disorders
Pterygium
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Accommodation Disorders
Lazy Eye
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Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Latent Nystagmus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Network L
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    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Specialists of Alabama LLC
    2208 University Blvd Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35233
  2. 2 UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
    1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
  3. 3 Office
    1720 Hamric Dr E Ste 5 & 6, Oxford, AL 36203
  4. 4 Retina Specialists of West Alabama LLC
    500 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew West, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. West's profile.

Dr. West frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Contusion of the Eyeball, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Eyeball Contusion, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Retinal Hemorrhage, Retinal Neovascularization, Macular Hole, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chorioretinal Scars, Retinoschisis and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew West, MD is affiliated with UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew West, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL

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