Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Michael A. Albert, Jr., M.D.
About Dr. Albert
Michael A. Albert, Jr., M.D. is a vitreoretinal surgeon with Retina Consultants of Alabama. He serves as Vice President of Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Albert is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama.
Specialized Retina Care
Dr. Albert provides medical and surgical care for diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.
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
Professional Roles
- 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
Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 2006
- Alabama Medical License, 2002
Specializations
Dr. Albert 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
- 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, UAB Department of Ophthalmology
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2000, West Virginia University
- Merck Book Award, 2000, West Virginia University
- Tierney Academic Scholarship, 1999, West Virginia University
- Berkley Foundation Scholarship, 1995-1996, University of Virginia
Research
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 visit
PubMed Research