Dr. James Veal is an Anterior Segment Surgeon specializing in the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and other ocular diseases.

Dr. Veal attended Princeton for three years before transferring to the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate degree with a double major in Biology and Art History and a minor in Philosophy. He then was accepted to Tulane University where he graduated as a medical doctor in 1965. Upon graduation, Dr. Veal began an orthopedic residency at the University of Utah where he discovered that his true medical interests were in ophthalmology. As a result, he moved back to Alabama and fulfilled an ophthalmology residency with the Eye Foundation Hospital of Birmingham.

Dr. Veal was in private practice for 25 years in Cullman, Alabama before joining the VisionAmerica team in June 2006. With his extensive experience as an anterior segment surgeon and commitment to patient care, Dr. Veal is well-known throughout the north-central region.

Dr. Veal board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Mamta D. Somaiya is a board eligible ophthalmologist specializing in diagnosis and treatment of retinal and vitreous disease. Her advanced training and surgical skills are particularly recognized in the treatment of macular degeneration, severe eye injuries, and surgery of the macula.

Dr. Somaiya graduated from Houston Baptist and later received her medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. An outstanding medical student in her class, Dr. Somaiya went on to complete a residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. She later completed retina surgical fellowships with the National Retina Institute and with Retina Consultants of Alabama. After Dr. Somaiya's fellowship in Birmingham she worked with a private multi-specality practice in Dothan, AL. With her exceptional academic acheivement and medical experience, we are excited to have Dr. Somaiya on our VisionAmerica team. Since she began practicing with VisionAmerica, she has expanded her coverage to serve the retina needs of her patients in four centers in Alabama: Birmingham, Gadsden, Cullman, and Anniston.

Dr. Somaiya has published numerous articles and has provided several professional presentations. Additionally, she has participated in the training of other vitreoretinal physicians. Having not only contributed in these professional endeavors but also in the care of her patients, Dr. Somaiya has made a significant impact within the medical community.

Dr. Somaiya is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital Retina Club.

Dr. James W. Marbourg received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Physiological Optics, and in 1977, a Doctorate of Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry.

Dr. Marbourg was in private practice in Birmingham as well as on the faculty of the UAB School of Optometry from 1977-1992. He joined the Center in 1992 and also serves as a Regional Vice President for VisionAmerica.