Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Ophthalmologists in Alabama, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every ophthalmology physician with active credentialing in Alabama. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Elmar Lawaczeck, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice

    Elmar Lawaczeck, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    James Rains, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    James Rains, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Roy Hager, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Roy Hager, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Michael Massey, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Michael Massey, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Christopher Girkin, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice

    Christopher Girkin, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Tyler Rowsey, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL6+ years in practice

    Tyler Rowsey, MD, practices ophthalmology in Alabama, AL. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

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  7. #7

    Timothy Kao, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA15+ years in practice
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  8. #8

    Giovanni Taibbi, MD

    OphthalmologyFlorida, FL9+ years in practice
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  9. #9

    Peter Daniel, MD

    OphthalmologySouth Carolina, SC12+ years in practice
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  10. #10

    Kristen Peterson, MD

    Hospital MedicineTennessee, TN12+ years in practice
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  11. #11

    Robert King, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryTexas, TX20+ years in practice
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  12. #12

    William Bennett, MD

    Concierge MedicineFlorida, FL20+ years in practice
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  13. #13

    Adelle Sperling, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  14. #14

    Irene Ludwig, MD

    OphthalmologyTennessee, TN20+ years in practice
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  15. #15

    Cathleen McCabe, MD

    OphthalmologyFlorida, FL20+ years in practice
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  16. #16

    Aric Aldridge, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA20+ years in practice
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  17. #17

    Robert Moorman, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL13+ years in practice
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  18. #18

    Ronald Gross, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  19. #19

    Valerie Vick, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  20. #20

    Duane Wiggins, MD

    OphthalmologyFlorida, FL21+ years in practice
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  21. #21

    Andrew Everett, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  22. #22

    Katherine Donnithorne, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL15+ years in practice
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  23. #23

    Andrew Velazquez, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  24. #24

    Jeffrey St. John, MD

    GastroenterologyMassachusetts, MA10+ years in practice
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  25. #25

    John Foster, MD

    Concierge MedicineTexas, TX21+ years in practice
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  26. #26

    Beena Shah, MD

    Depression TreatmentCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
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  27. #27

    John Schweninger, DO

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  28. #28

    Mary Wilson, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL6+ years in practice
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  29. #29

    Samuel Hollingsworth, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  30. #30

    Danny Lee, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMaryland, MD20+ years in practice
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  31. #31

    Curtis Graf, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  32. #32

    Samuel Taylor, MD

    OphthalmologyNew York, NY18+ years in practice
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  33. #33

    Bry Coburn, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  34. #34

    Sara Bijan, MD

    OphthalmologyFlorida, FL8+ years in practice
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  35. #35

    Phillip Qu, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL5+ years in practice
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  36. #36

    Terry Dawson, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  37. #37

    Joseph Gira, MD

    OphthalmologyMissouri, MO21+ years in practice
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  38. #38

    Wilfred Yeargan, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  39. #39

    Malcolm Moore, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA20+ years in practice
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  40. #40

    Sebastian Heersink, MD

    Addiction MedicineAlabama, AL18+ years in practice
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  41. #41

    Steven Henslee, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA21+ years in practice
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  42. #42

    Erik Johnson, MD

    Concierge MedicineNorth Carolina, NC10+ years in practice
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  43. #43

    David Lewis, MD

    Obstetrics & GynecologyMichigan, MI8+ years in practice
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  44. #44

    Tyler Wickas, MD

    OphthalmologyFlorida, FL6+ years in practice
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  45. #45

    Elizabeth Holley, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL19+ years in practice
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  46. #46

    Elizabeth Murphy, MD

    EndocrinologyCalifornia, CA13+ years in practice
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  47. #47

    Charles Reeder, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA6+ years in practice
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  48. #48

    George Gibbins, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  49. #49

    Joseph Zarzaur, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  50. #50

    John Wright, MD

    Depression TreatmentCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice
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  51. #51

    Robert Crain, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL20+ years in practice
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  52. #52

    Edward Curran, MD

    OphthalmologyGeorgia, GA20+ years in practice
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  53. #53

    Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD

    OphthalmologyMaryland, MD5+ years in practice
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  54. #54

    Frederick Elsas, MD

    OphthalmologyAlabama, AL21+ years in practice
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  55. #55

    Mark Hill, MD

    OphthalmologyNevada, NV15+ years in practice
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  56. #56

    Adam Quinn, MD

    Family MedicineAlabama, AL12+ years in practice
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