In the 2022 fiscal year, UAB Callahan Eye added six new providers to our team of exceptional clinical faculty. These individuals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will only enhance and expand our eye care offerings. These six new providers add to our robust list of clinic locations, allowing us to serve a greater number of patients in our Alabama communities. We greatly look forward to see the incredible work we're sure our new clinicians will provide.

Carrie Smith, OD, received her optometry degree at the University of Alabama School of Optometry before completing her residency in geriatric and low vision rehabilitative optometry at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She practices at our Pelham and Downtown clinics, where she provides comprehensive eye care for all ages.

Eric Sputh, MD, and Michelle Langkawel, OD, joined our staff after building a successful private practice in Tuscaloosa. A graduate of DePauw University, Dr. Sputh received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Anderson Area Medical Center and his residency in ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Langkawel received her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her optometry degree from Michigan College of Optometry. Dr. Sputh and Dr. Langkawel will continue to practice at their location in Tuscaloosa, which is the newest addition in Callahan’s portfolio.

Rob Tauscher, MD, joined our team after completing his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Duke University. He obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Tauscher provides pediatric patients with complete eye care at our downtown location, as well as our Children’s South and Pelham clinics.

Blythe Monheit, MD, received her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency as well as her glaucoma fellowship at UAB’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Monheit provides care for our patients at our downtown location and our Hoover and Pelham clinics.

Danielle Isen, DO, received her osteopathic degree at the Midwestern University School of Medicine, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine before a year-long corneal research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed her neurology residency at the University of South Alabama and came to the UAB Heersink School of Medicine as a neuro-ophthalmology fellow. Now, Dr. Isen provides neuro-ophthalmic care to her patients at our downtown clinic.