Dr. John Mason

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Birmingham, AL
(205) 918-0047
Accepts Medicare

Location

700 South 18th Street, Suite 707
Birmingham, AL 35233
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TueCDT

Areas of Expertise

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About Me

Dr. John O. Mason III is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with over two decades of experience. He serves as Vice President of Retina Consultants of Alabama and holds academic appointments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, where he is an Associate Professor and Director of the Retina Service. Dr. Mason is also the Program Director for the Retina Consultants of Alabama Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program.

He completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at Wills Eye Hospital and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Mason treats a wide range of retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and macular degeneration. He is actively involved in clinical research and has published numerous manuscripts. Additionally, Dr. Mason participates in humanitarian efforts through the Diabetic Eye Clinic of Alabama and international medical missions.

Training

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery

    1996

    Thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology

    1994

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Residency
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Callahan Eye Hospital

    Chief Resident

    1994

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Residency
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    1990

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Medical School
  • University of Alabama

    Bachelor of Science, Microbiology

    1985

    The University of Alabama

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Best Doctor in America

    2009

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award

    2006

  • American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award

    2005

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MS
License Numbers
13191