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Andrew Velazquez, M.D. FAAO is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Alabama Vision Center, serving patients in Birmingham. Dr. Velazquez specializes in LASIK vision correction, cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, IOL surgery, and corneal transplantation.

Dr. Velazquez has served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Cornea and External Disease, and Director of Refractive Surgery at The Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Clinical Assistant at the Eye Hospital.

Dr. Velazquez and his wife spend their time raising their two daughters. He is also a triathlete who enjoys swimming, cooking, golfing, and biking.

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Cataracts with Dr. Velazquez

Education

  • Bachelor of Science | Auburn University
  • Doctor of Medicine | University of South Alabama School of Medicine
  • Internship | Baptist Medical Center
  • Ophthalmology Residency | University of Florida
  • Fellowship in Cornea | Duke University School of Medicine

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • Cornea Society

Insurances Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • National Vision Administrators (NVA)
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Southland
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN)
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Viva Health

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At Alabama Vision Institute, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in Birmingham. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.

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