Summary

Dr. Harold Skalka specializes in ophthalmology with six decades of experience caring for patients' vision needs. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Greenwich Hospital. Dr. Skalka is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Skalka practices at UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He focuses on managing diabetes-related eye conditions, including caring for patients with type 2 diabetes and geriatric diabetes complications. His expertise includes performing comprehensive dilated eye exams and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 60 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Greenwich Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Harold Walter Skalka has 3 locations

Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Clinics

700 18th St S Ste 601Birmingham, AL 35233
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Uab Callahan Eye Hospital

1720 University BlvdBirmingham, AL 35233

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

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Dr. Harold Walter Skalka, MDDr. Gayla Denae Rowland, MDDr. Harold Augustus Helms Jr, MDDr. Donald Carl Turnbull, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.5 
60 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Birmingham , ALCRESTVIEW , FLBirmingham , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Harold Walter Skalka

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Harold Walter Skalka has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Harold Walter Skalka has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

60 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Greenwich Hospital

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1966

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Harold Skalka speak?
Dr. Harold Skalka speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Harold Skalka's office located?
Dr. Harold Skalka's office is located at 700 18th St S Ste 601, Birmingham, AL, 35233.
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