Callahan Eye Hospital
1720 University Blvd · Birmingham, Alabama 35233UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, part of UAB Medicine, is a nationally recognized specialty hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. Founded in 1966, it is dedicated exclusively to eye care, offering comprehensive ophthalmology services, advanced surgical treatments, and a 24/7 Level I Trauma Center for eye emergencies. It is a leading center for research and education in visual sciences, consistently ranked among the nation's best for ophthalmology.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
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- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes (for eye-related emergencies)
- Stroke Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (844) 822-3937 to inquire.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (844) 822-3937 to inquire.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (844) 822-3937 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Only 24/7 Level I Trauma Center dedicated to the eye in Alabama, staffed by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Callahan Eye Hospital's current wait.
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