Dr. Roswell Robert Pfister MD
Ophthalmologist
2198 Columbiana Rd Suite 200 Birmingham AL, 35216Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Roswell Pfister is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Pfister specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pfister can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Pfister can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1962
University of Michigan Medical School 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The alkali burned cornea I. Epithelial and stromal repair.
- Bioactivity of peptide analogs of the neutrophil chemoattractant, N-acetyl-proline-glycine-proline.
- NMR conformational analysis of cis and trans proline isomers in the neutrophil chemoattractant, N-acetyl-proline-glycine-proline.
- Management of non-penetrating distal urethral trauma.
- The healing of corneal epithelial abrasions in the rabbit: a scanning electron microscope study.
- Development of ureteral stone basket.
- The normal surface of conjunctiva epithelium. A scanning electron microscopic study.
- The effects of ophthalmic drugs, vehicles, and preservatives on corneal epithelium: a scanning electron microscope study.
- Clinical measures to promote corneal epithelial healing.
- The use of polyethylene glycol ointment in burns treated by exposure.
- Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater; case report of nine-year survival of an elderly woman.
- Centrifugal fibers of the human optic nerve. A study made five days after enucleation.
- Tumors of the pars ciliaris retinae.
- PATHOLOGY OF TRABECULAR NERVES IN OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA.
- Subconjunctival injection of purified blood mononuclear cells into alkali-injured rabbit eyes.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Roswell Robert Pfister MD's Practice location
Practice At 513 Brookwood Blvd Suite 504
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