Ophthalmology in Bessemer, AL - Birmingham - UAB Medicine

Optometry • Bessemer, AL

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

UAB Ophthalmology Services Foundation, 700 18th Street South, Suite 410, Birmingham, AL 35233

Phone

205-325-8620

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://providerdirectory.uabmedicine.org/specialty/Ophthalmology/near/Bessemer%2C%20AL?page=1

Services Offered

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Team

Anne Marie Arciniegas-Bernal, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology — MD
Krupa Patel, Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology — MD
Robert Tauscher, Strabismus, Pediatric Ophthalmology — MD

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

UAB Medicine Provider Directory: 4.9/5 (384 reviews (Dr. D. Wade Joiner))
WebMD Care: 5.0/5 (13 ratings (Dr. James Rains))
Healthgrades: 4.2/5 (11-13 reviews (Dr. Jason Swanner))
Birdeye: 2.9/5 (44 reviews (UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Clinic – Cahaba River))

Patients praise

High patient satisfaction with physician clinical skills and expertise
Effective treatment and symptom relief
Kind, compassionate, and professional care from many staff members
Thorough and clear communication during exams

Common complaints

Long wait times and scheduling inefficiencies
Issues with staff communication and administrative responsiveness (e.g., prescriptions, billing)
Occasional experiences of feeling unheard or rushed by medical staff
General patient frustration with UAB Medicine's broad administrative/billing procedures

"It was nearly 4pm before she was seen. That is completely unacceptable... Patients matter, and their time is as valuable as your clinic’s."

— UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Review for Dr. Joiner)

"Dr. Swanner continues to provide superior care. always patient aND kind. We never feel rushed his staff is excellent."

— Healthgrades (Review for Dr. Swanner)

"I'm torn because while my visit with Dr. Hall was good, the wait time was insanely long. Much longer than the wait times that I've had for previous eye exams."

— UAB Medicine Provider Directory (Review for Dr. Hall)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.