Michael A. Albert, Jr., M.D.

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Vice President, Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama


Assistant Clinical Professor

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama


Education

  • Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship, 2005 to 2007

Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham, Alabama

  • Ophthalmology Residency, 2002 to 2005

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama

  • Chief Resident, 2004 to 2005

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama

  • Doctor of Medicine, 1997 to 2001

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia

  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1992 to 1996

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia


Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, 2006
  • Alabama Medical License, 2002

Professional Societies and Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • American Medical Association
  • Medical Association State of Alabama
  • Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Jefferson County Medical Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • University of Virginia Alumni Association
  • West Virginia University Medical Alumni Association

Honors and Awards

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award, 2012
  • Brass Apple Recipient, Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, 2005

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, AL

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2000

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

  • Merck Book Award, 2000

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

  • Tierney Academic Scholarship, 1999

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

  • Berkley Foundation Scholarship, 1995-1996

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

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Dr. Albert 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 click the “Research” tab.