Dr. Melanie Chwalek
Optometrist · Visionfirst Eye Center
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Dr. Melanie Chwalek is a Optometrist, currently affiliated with Visionfirst Eye Center, based in Birmingham, AL. As a optometrist, Dr. Chwalek contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Birmingham, AL. They have been with Visionfirst Eye Center for 4 years. Dr. Chwalek holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS), from University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama at Birmingham - Collat School of Business. Core competencies include Powerpoint, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Time Management, Microsoft Word. Visionfirst Eye Center operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Birmingham, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Melanie Chwalek is one of them.
- 116 optometrists are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- Typical optometrist compensation in AL: $84,000 – $154,000 (median $115,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in AL: Eyecare Associates Inc. (10), Myeyedr. (7), Eyecare Associates (5).
- 16% of optometrists in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 71% of optometrists in AL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed October 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Melanie Chwalek is based in Birmingham, AL. They are currently affiliated with Visionfirst Eye Center.
Dr. Melanie Chwalek specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Optometrist.
Dr. Melanie Chwalek currently works at Visionfirst Eye Center. They have been there for 4 years.
Dr. Melanie Chwalek attended University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama at Birmingham - Collat School of Business.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in AL typically earn $84,000 to $154,000 annually, with a median of $115,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.