Andrew Velazquez, MD, FAAO

Andrew Velazquez, MD, FAAO

Ophthalmologist at Alabama Vision CenterAccepting new patients?Yes
3928 Montclair Rd
Ste 100
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 592-3911

About Dr. Andrew Velazquez

Andrew Velazquez, MD, FAAO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL 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 completed his residency at the University of Florida and a Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Duke University.

Dr. Velazquez has served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Cornea and External Disease, and Director of Refractive Surgery at The Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Clinical Assistant at the Eye Hospital. Dr. Velazquez currently provides ophthalmic services at Alabama Vision Center in Birmingham, where he is currently accepting new patients. Outside of the office, Dr. Velazquez and his wife stay busy raising their two daughters. He is also a triathlete who enjoys swimming, cooking, golfing, and biking.

Hours of Operation:

SundayClosed
Monday
7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SaturdayClosed
This location is currently accepting new patients!
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Education

Bachelor of Science from Auburn University

Medical degree from University of South Alabama School of Medicine

Internship at Baptist Medical Center

Residency in Ophthalmology at University of Florida

Fellowship, Cornea, Duke University School of Medicine

Memberships and Affiliations

Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology

American Academy of Ophthalmology

American Board of Ophthalmology 

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Cornea Society

Payments Accepted

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Major Credit Cards
  • CareCredit

Accepted Insurances

Aetna vision insurance logo
Blue Cross Blue Shield vision medical insurance logo
Cigna health insurance vision insurance logo
EyeMed vision insurance logo
medicare
Southland Benefit Solutions insurance logo
Tricare vision insurance medical insurance logo
United Healthcare logo
Vision service plan (VSP) logo
Viva Health insurance logo
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EyeMed
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Southland
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)
  • Viva Health