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Brian Samuels, MD, Ophthalmology, Birmingham, AL

BrianChristopherSamuelsMDPhD(He/Him)

Ophthalmology Birmingham, AL

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Associate Professor and Dennis Endowed Professor in Glaucoma Research, Ophthalmology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

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  • Office

    700 18th St S
    Ste 410
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-325-8620

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Samuels is an ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Callahan Eye Hospital, and University of Alabama Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and both a clinical and research glaucoma fellowship at Duke University. He has been in practice 11 years. He specializes in the clinical and surgical care of glaucoma as well as anterior segment and cataract surgery.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
  • Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist Hospital
    Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2010 - 2015
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Offering New Gene Therapy Treatment for an Inherited Retinal Disease
    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Offering New Gene Therapy Treatment for an Inherited Retinal DiseaseApril 13th, 2022
  • Maximizing Quality of Life in Glaucoma
    Maximizing Quality of Life in GlaucomaJanuary 15th, 2020