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Dr. Walter Tyson Parker
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Walter Parker
Ophthalmology
Birmingham, AL
Areas of Expertise
Endothelial Keratoplasty
Penetrating Keratoplasty
Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
Corneal Crosslinking
Pterygium Excision
Complex Cataract Surgery
About Me
Dr. Walter T. Parker is a cornea and anterior segment specialist with additional expertise in refractive surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma procedures. He performs the most current corneal surgeries—including endothelial, penetrating, and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty—as well as complex cataract surgery with premium and astigmatism-correcting lenses. Patients value his careful listening and focus on individual goals for clear, comfortable vision.
An Alabama native, Dr. Parker earned his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed internship at Baptist Health Systems in Birmingham. He trained in ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute, serving as chief resident, and completed the Lindstrom Fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants in Cornea, Cataract, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Glaucoma. His recognitions include the ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award and the Steven N. Schindler, MD Award.
Training
- Cornea, Cataract, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Glaucoma (Lindstrom )Minnesota Eye ConsultantsFellowship
- Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)Baylor College of Medicine / Cullen Eye InstituteResidency
Medical Doctor (MD)University of Alabama School of MedicineMedical School
Awards & Honors
Resident Excellence Award
ASCRS FoundationSteven N. Schindler, MD Award
Baylor College of Medicine / Cullen Eye Institute
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:AL, MN
- License Numbers:37065, 61757


