Summary

Dr. Joseph Zarzaur is an ophthalmologist with over five decades of medical experience, specializing in eye surgery and comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Eye Foundation Hospital. His extensive 56-year career has established him as a seasoned expert in ophthalmology with additional training in surgery and family medicine. Dr. Zarzaur speaks both Italian and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Zarzaur practices at Schaeffer Eye Center in Mountain Brook, Alabama, and maintains hospital privileges at UAB Highlands. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, posterior vitreous detachment, and floaters and flashes. His procedural expertise includes anti-VEGF treatments for retinal conditions, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography for detailed eye examinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Zarzaur highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 56 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Italian, Spanish
  • Eye Foundation Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Schaeffer Eye Center

2000 Cahaba Rd Ste 100Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Mon8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

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Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Mountain Brk , ALCRESTVIEW , FLBirmingham , ALGardendale , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Anthony Zarzaur

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Anthony Zarzaur has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Anthony Zarzaur has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Contact lenses
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Family Medicine
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Surgery
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Eye Foundation Hospital

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joseph Zarzaur speak?
Dr. Joseph Zarzaur speaks Italian and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Zarzaur?
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Does Dr. Joseph Zarzaur accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Zarzaur has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Zarzaur affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Zarzaur is affiliated with Uab Highlands.
Does Dr. Joseph Zarzaur accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Zarzaur accepts on their Vitals profile.

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