Name: Dr. David A. Judge,

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1984–1988); Internship in Internal Medicine – University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis (1988–1989); Residency in Ophthalmology – Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans (1990–1993); Residency in Ophthalmology – University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1993–1994)

Affiliation(s): Clay County Hospital-Ashland; Gadsden Surgery Center; Northeast Alabama Eye Surgery Center; Healthsouth/Woodlands Surgery Center of Cullman; The Surgery Center-Oxford; David Judge, MD, PC

Locations (City/State): Gadsden, Alabama

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1902917339

About the Doctor

Dr. David A. Judge is a board-certified ophthalmologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Gadsden, Alabama. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1984–1988) and completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis (1988–1989). He then pursued a comprehensive ophthalmology training pathway, completing residencies at both Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1990–1993) and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1993–1994), providing him with a broad and deep foundation in the diagnosis and surgical management of eye diseases. He holds an active Alabama State Medical License valid through 2026.

Dr. Judge operates his own private practice, David Judge, MD, PC, in Gadsden, Alabama, and is affiliated with five surgical facilities including Clay County Hospital-Ashland, Gadsden Surgery Center, Northeast Alabama Eye Surgery Center, Health south /Woodlands Surgery Center of Cullman, and The Surgery Center in Oxford. His subspecialty expertise in Cataract-Related conditions and Retinal Disease positions him as one of the most experienced comprehensive ophthalmologists in the greater Gadsden and northeast Alabama region. He has high procedural volumes in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and glaucoma surgery relative to the state average, reflecting both his surgical expertise and the volume of trust placed in him by patients across the region. Dr. Judge accepts Medicare and Medicaid and is currently accepting new patients.

Key highlights of Dr. Judge’s practice:

• Over 20 years of comprehensive ophthalmology and eye surgery experience
• Dual residency training in ophthalmology at LSU School of Medicine and University of Oklahoma
• Subspecialties in Cataract-Related conditions and Retinal Disease
• High procedural volume in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and glaucoma surgery
• Affiliated with five surgical facilities serving the greater northeast Alabama region
• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance plans
• Private practice providing personalized, community-based eye care

Education & Training

• Medical School – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1984–1988)
• Internship – Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis (1988–1989)
• Residency – Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans (1990–1993)
• Residency – Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (1993–1994)
• Fellowship/Additional Training – Not listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts and clouding of the eye lens
• Glaucoma (open-angle, narrow-angle, and normal-tension)
• Retinal diseases and disorders
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease
• Dry eye syndrome and ocular surface disorders
• Conjunctivitis and eye infections
• Pterygium and eyelid conditions
• Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia)
• Vitreous disorders and floaters
• Retinal detachment evaluation and management
• Ocular hypertension and elevated intraocular pressure
• Eye injuries and trauma
• Amblyopia and strabismus evaluation

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy, tube shunt procedures)
• Laser glaucoma treatment (SLT – selective laser trabeculoplasty)
• Laser peripheral iridotomy for narrow-angle glaucoma
• Retinal laser photocoagulation
• Intravitreal injections for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
• YAG laser capsulotomy (post-cataract surgery)
• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations
• Visual field testing and optic nerve evaluation
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging
• Pterygium excision and eyelid procedures
• Refractive evaluation and prescription management
• Emergency eye care and ocular trauma management

Services Offered

Dr. Judge’s private practice, David Judge, MD, PC, provides comprehensive ophthalmological care for patients across the Gadsden and greater northeast Alabama region. His practice delivers a full spectrum of eye care services, from routine vision examinations and prescription management to complex surgical interventions for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. His dual subspecialty training in cataract-related conditions and retinal disease gives him a particularly strong surgical foundation for managing the eye conditions most commonly associated with aging and chronic systemic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Cataract surgery is one of the highest-volume services at Dr. Judge’s practice, reflecting both the prevalence of cataracts in his patient population and the trust patients place in his surgical expertise. He performs cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation using modern techniques designed to restore clear vision with minimal recovery time. For patients with glaucoma, Dr. Judge offers a comprehensive range of medical, laser, and surgical treatment options aimed at controlling intraocular pressure and preventing the progressive vision loss that untreated glaucoma can cause.

In addition to surgical services, Dr. Judge provides thorough medical eye care including comprehensive dilated eye examinations, retinal evaluations, and advanced diagnostic imaging such as optical coherence tomography (OCT). His broad surgical facility network across northeast Alabama — including five affiliated surgery centers and hospitals — ensures that patients throughout the region have convenient access to his surgical services regardless of their specific location or medical needs.

Summary of services offered:

• Comprehensive dilated eye examinations and vision evaluations
• Cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation
• Glaucoma diagnosis, medical management, laser treatment, and surgery
• Retinal disease evaluation and management
• Intravitreal injection therapy for macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy
• Diabetic eye disease monitoring and treatment
• Dry eye diagnosis and management
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and advanced diagnostic imaging
• Visual field testing and optic nerve assessment
• Pterygium excision and eyelid procedures
• Emergency eye care and ocular trauma management
• Refractive evaluation and prescription management

Accepted Insurance Plans

Please contact the office directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Primary Practice Practice Name: David Judge, MD, PC

Address: 2015 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: (256) 547-2025

Practice NPI: 1275644627

Hospital Affiliations