Vitreoretinal Surgeon
John O. Mason, III, M.D.
About Dr. Mason
John O. Mason, III, 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. Mason is also an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama.
Leadership in Retina Care
Dr. Mason serves as Director of Retina Service at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, and Program Director of the Retina Consultants of Alabama Milton F. White, Jr., Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program.
Education
- Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship, 1994-1996
Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Ophthalmology Residency, 1991-1994
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama - Chief Resident, 1993-1994
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama - Doctor of Medicine, cum laude, 1986-1990
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, magna cum laude, 1981-1985
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Professional Roles
- Vice President
Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama - Associate Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama - Director of Retina Service
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham, Alabama - Program Director
Retina Consultants of Alabama Milton F. White, Jr., Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program, Birmingham, Alabama
Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 1995
- Alabama Medical License, 1991
- Mississippi Medical License, 2004
Specializations
Dr. Mason 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
- The Retina Society
- American Medical Association
- American College of Surgeons
- Southern Medical Association
- Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology
- Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- Jefferson County Medical Society
Honors and Awards
- Alabama Medical Scholarship Award
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award, 2006
- American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award, 2005
- Best Doctor in America, 2009 to 2012
- Phi Beta Kappa
Humanitarian Service
- FOR Nicaragua Health Mission, 2004-present
- Barriers to Eye Care for Older African Americans, 2004-present
- World Gospel Mission, -present
- Diabetic Eye Clinic of Alabama, 2017-present
Research
Dr. Mason 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