Dr. John Mason

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Birmingham, AL
(205) 329-7100
Accepts Medicare

Location

700 South 18th Street, Suite 707
Birmingham, AL 35233

Areas of Expertise

Macular Degeneration
Choroidal Melanoma
Retinal Tears And Detachments
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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About Me

Dr. John O. Mason, III is a vitreoretinal surgeon and ophthalmologist who serves as Vice President of Retina Consultants of Alabama, P.C. in Birmingham. He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine's Department of Ophthalmology, where he additionally holds the role of Director of Retina Service.

He is Program Director for the Retina Consultants of Alabama Milton F. White, Jr., Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. Dr. Mason's research includes publishing numerous manuscripts, participating in clinical trials, and presenting at national and international ophthalmology meetings.

Dr. Mason is committed to humanitarian service, participating in the FOR Nicaragua Health Mission since 2004, addressing barriers to eye care for older African Americans, and supporting the Diabetic Eye Clinic of Alabama.

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

    Doctor of Medicine (cum laude)

    1990

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Medical School
  • University of Alabama

    Bachelor of Science, Microbiology (magna cum laude)

    1985

    The University of Alabama

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Best Doctor in America

    2012

    Best Doctors, Inc.

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award

    2006

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award

    2005

    American Society of Retina Specialists

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
AL
License Numbers
15867