Birmingham, Alabama Cornea Specialist - Andrew J. Velazquez, M.D.

 

 

Dr. Velazquez is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in blade-free all laser Custom LASIK laser vision correction, "no stitch" cataract laser and surgery, refractive lens exchange with bifocal implants, phakic IOL surgery and advanced corneal transplantation surgery. He was born in Orange, CA and raised in Atlanta. He completed an Ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida and a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Duke University. Most recently he served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Cornea and External Disease and Director of Refractive Surgery at The Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Clinical Assistant at the Eye Foundation Hospital.

Education and Training
  • B.S. Auburn University (with honors)
  • M.D. University of South Alabama School of Medicine
  • Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Florida
  • Fellowship, Cornea, Duke University School of Medicine
  • LASIK certification by VISX, Intralase femtosecond laser, YAG
Professional Appointments
  • Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Fellow, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • Board Member, Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Clinical Assistant, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Personal
Dr. Velazquez and his wife Romney stay busy raising their two daughters, Sydney and Lauren. He enjoys swimming, golfing, and biking.