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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Kristin Bains, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Kristin Bains, MD works in Birmingham, AL as an Ophthalmologist and has 18 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006. Dr. Bains has has worked on more claims relating to Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Bains has received an average rating of 4.5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. They are affiliated with UAB Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Bains practices at Practice in Birmingham, AL and has additional offices in Tuscaloosa, AL.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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    Navigate POS
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    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC
    1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  2. 2 Office
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35243
  3. 3 UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
    1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
  4. 4 Thomas M. Davis JR MD LLC
    700 Helen Keller Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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Mar 14, 2024
Dr Bains did a great job! I’m so blessed! Office was professional, well run, all staff were great-as well as the surgical center! Hopefully won’t have to use them again but if I did have to, I wouldn’t hesitate to rely on them again!
Lisa Grant — Mar 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
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  • University of Al School of Med|University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2006
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  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. Kristin Bains, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Bains accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Bains accepts here.

Dr. Bains frequently sees patients for Corneal Diseases and Eye Infections.

Dr. Bains has a star rating of 4.5/5 and has been reviewed 16 times.

Dr. Bains is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Bains has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 18 years.

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