Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Richard M. Feist, M.D.

About Dr. Feist
Richard M. Feist, M.D. is a vitreoretinal surgeon with Retina Consultants of Alabama. He serves as President of Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Feist is also an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama.
Specialized Retina Care
Dr. Feist provides medical and surgical care for diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.
Education
- Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship, 1991-1993
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa - Ophthalmology Residency, 1988-1991
University of Illinois, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois - Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, 1982-1986
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, summa cum laude, 1978-1982
Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama
Professional Roles
- President
Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama - Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama
Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 1992
- Alabama Medical License, 1988
Specializations
Dr. Feist evaluates and treats a wide range of retinal and vitreoretinal conditions.
Professional Societies and Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology
- Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- Jefferson County Medical Society
- University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association
- Iowa Eye Association
Honors and Awards
- American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award, 2008
- Edward L. Norton Board of Advisors, 2000
- Omicron Delta Kappa, 1983
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1982
- Mortar Board, 1982
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honorary, 1981
- Beta Beta Beta Biology Honorary, 1981
- National Merit Achievement Scholarship, 1978-1982
- U.S. Senate Model Scholarship, 1978-1982
Humanitarian Service
- FOR Nicaragua Health Mission, 2000-present
Research
Dr. Feist has published numerous manuscripts and participated in several clinical trials as well as presented scientific posters, platform presentations, and videos at national and international ophthalmology societal meetings.
For a complete list of his research accomplishments, please visit
PubMed Research
