Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Richard M. Martindale, M.D.
About Dr. Martindale
Richard M. Martindale, M.D. is a vitreoretinal surgeon with Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Martindale provides medical and surgical care for diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.
Specialized Retina Care
Dr. Martindale evaluates and treats a wide range of retinal and vitreoretinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, choroidal melanoma, retinopathy of prematurity, macular hole, and macular pucker.
Education
- Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship, 2019 to 2021
Retina Consultants of Alabama, PC, Birmingham, Alabama - Ophthalmology Residency, 2016 to 2019
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Birmingham, Alabama - Transitional Year of Residency, 2015 to 2016
Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham, Alabama - Doctor of Medicine, 2011 to 2015
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama - Bachelor of Science in Biology, summa cum laude, 2007 to 2011
University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
Honors and Awards
- UASOM Neurology Award, 2015
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2011
- Taylor Medal 2011
- Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Specializations
Dr. Martindale evaluates and treats a wide range of retinal and vitreoretinal conditions, including:
Humanitarian Service
- Diabetic Eye Clinic of Alabama
- TEAM (Tuscaloosa Extracurricular Approach to Medicine) community projects, 2013-2014
- M Power Ministries Medical Student Clinic, 2012
- Interfaith Compassion Ministries, 2009-2011
Research
Dr. Martindale has published numerous manuscripts as well as presented scientific posters and platform presentations at national and international ophthalmology societal meetings.
For a complete list of his research accomplishments, please visit
PubMed Research