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About Me
Dr. Brett Gerwin is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal medicine and surgery as well as ophthalmic oncology. He treats a range of retinal conditions including retinal detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and ocular trauma. Dr. Gerwin also has expertise in orbital disease and ocular oncology.
Dr. Gerwin completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital followed by a fellowship in vitreoretinal medicine, surgery, and ocular trauma at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also completed a fellowship in ophthalmic oncology and orbital disease at the Tumori Foundation, UCSF, and California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Gerwin is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Training
Vitreoretinal Medicine, Surgery, and Ocular Trauma
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) & Retina Specialists of Alabama
FellowshipOphthalmic Oncology and Orbital Disease
The Tumori Foundation, University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and California Pacific Medical Center
FellowshipOphthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery
Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Medical School
Engineering
Northwestern University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Northwestern University
Magna cum Laude
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Association of Pathology Chairs Honor Society
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Stuart Graves Pathology Award
University of Alabama School of Medicine
American Society of Clinical Pathologists Academic Excellence Award
University of Alabama School of Medicine
McMahan Award for best research
Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- AL, TN
- License Numbers
- 26155, 45994


