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Thomas Arno Albini

Thomas Arno Albini, MD

UveitisRetina and Vitreous Diseases

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children (ages 3-11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • English
  • Croatian

About Thomas Arno Albini

Roles

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Robert Z. & Nancy J. Greene Chair in Ophthalmology

Clinical Area

Uveitis, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Macular Diseases

Clinical Centers & Programs

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Ocular Surface Center

Research Interests

Experimental autoimmune uveitis

Intravitreal injection

Video

Locations

    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, 2006
    • Fellowship: Doheny Eye Institute-University of Southern California, Uveitis, 2004
    • Residency: Doheny Eye Institute-University of Southern California, Ophthalmology, 2003
    • Internship: University of Miami - Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1999

    Board Certifications

    • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology

    Insurance

    Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
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    • Aetna - WC
    • Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
    • Aetna Behavioral Health
    • Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
    • Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
    • Aetna-HMO
    • Aetna-Medicaid HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare HMO
    • Aetna-Medicare PPO
    • Aetna-POS
    • Aetna-PPO
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
    • Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
    • Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
    • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
    • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
    • Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
    • Argus Vision
    • AvMed Choice
    • AvMed-HMO/POS
    • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
    • AvMed-Medicare HMO
    • AXIS
    • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
    • BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
    • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
    • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
    • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
    • BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
    • BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
    • Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
    • Beech Street-PPO
    • Broward Health Medical Center
    • CarePlus-Medicare HMO
    • Catholic Hospice
    • CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
    • CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
    • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
    • Cigna Affiliates
    • Cigna Behavioral Health
    • Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
    • Cigna Shared Administration
    • Cigna-EPO
    • Cigna-HMO
    • Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
    • Cigna-POS
    • Cigna-PPO
    • Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
    • Concordia Behavioral Health
    • CorVel - WC
    • Coventry First Health - WC
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
    • Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
    • Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
    • Coventry National-PPO
    • Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
    • Coventry-First Health-PPO
    • Delta Dental-PPO
    • DentaQuest (ADI)
    • DIKLA
    • Dimension - WC
    • Dimension Plus-PPO
    • EHN - PPO
    • EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
    • Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
    • eyeQuest
    • FCCI - WC
    • Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
    • Florida PACE (FPC)
    • Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
    • Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
    • Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
    • Global Excel Mgt PPO
    • Global Health Claims Services
    • Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
    • Guardian Life PPO
    • HAA Preferred Partners
    • Health First Health-HMO/POS
    • Health First Health-Medicare HMO
    • Health First Health-PPO
    • Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
    • Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
    • Humana - HUMx
    • Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
    • Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
    • Humana National Transplant
    • Humana-EPO
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    • Humana-Medicaid HMO
    • Humana-Medicare HMO
    • Humana-PPO
    • Humana-Premier
    • iCare Health Solutions
    • Interlink Health Services
    • International Kids Fund (IKF)
    • League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
    • Life Trac
    • Magellan Behavioral Health
    • Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • MDAbroad
    • Medica-Medicare HMO
    • Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
    • Medicus
    • Metlife Dental-PPO
    • MHNet Behavioral Network
    • Molina
    • Molina - Market Place
    • Molina-Medicaid HMO
    • Molina-Medicare HMO
    • Morgan White International
    • MultiPlan-PPO
    • Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
    • National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
    • Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
    • North Broward Hospital District-PPO
    • Olympus Managed Healthcare
    • Optum
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
    • Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
    • Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
    • Prime Health Services - WC
    • Quality Health Management
    • Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
    • Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
    • Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
    • Sanus Health Corporation
    • Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
    • Start Healthcare Network
    • Sunshine
    • Sunshine - AMBETTER
    • Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
    • Sunshine-Medicare HMO
    • Tricare South Prime-HMO
    • Tricare South Standard-PPO
    • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
    • UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
    • UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
    • UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
    • UnitedHealthcare-PPO
    • University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
    • VUMI
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
    • Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
    • Wexford Health-State Inmates
    • Worldwide Managed Care

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5

    809 ratings, 118 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/19/2026

      Dr. Thomas Albini is a great doctor! He answers any questions I had and is very knowledgeable and polite.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/8/2026

      Dr Albini is very professional. He explains everything so you, as a patient, can understand. You can feel he cares and tries to help you the most.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/8/2026

      Satisfoed

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/7/2026

      Excellent reviews plan of care and allowed to give my input

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/3/2026

      Dr Albini is a very professional and excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/19/2026

      Very good excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2026

      Very kind!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2026

      I trust and only feel comfortable with Dr. Albini.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2026

      Dr Albini is an excellent Dr and very knowledgeable in his specialty.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/6/2026

      Dr Albini was most professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2025

      Dr Albini is an excellent ophthalmologist. He checks off all the boxes.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/7/2025

      Fab

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/30/2025

      Dr. Albini was excellent explaining things to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2025

      Once again …Dr Albini is wonderful…He knows his stuff…He listens and is most caring…wish he spent more time at this location so the wait to see him would not be so long

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2025

      Very professional yet respectful and courteous.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2025

      Best Eye Doctor ever!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/10/2025

      Dr Thomas Albini, he is THE BEST!! Polite, caring, professional, friendly, knowledgeable…Awesome MD!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2025

      He goes above and beyond. Amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2025

      I greatly appreciate the overall care at Bascom Palmer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/29/2025

      I loved that he took the time to speak with me and I didn’t feel like he was rushing me to get in and out.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/10/2025

      Dr Albini is the absolute best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/10/2025

      I’m thankful for Dr Albini’s professionalism and great bedside manner

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2025

      I have been a patient at B/P since 2017 and always had EXCELLENT service.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2025

      Thankful there is BPEI in Florida! Excellent care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/1/2025

      He was thorough and helped me to fully understand what was going on with my condition

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2025

      Very good and informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2025

      Dr. Albini is the best!! I have not had a bad experience yet.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2025

      Gratitud

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/22/2025

      Appreciate Dr. Albini’s long view of my eye health and conservative approach to allow for potential healing and medical innovation instead of pushing procedures that could narrow my options in the future.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2025

      Dr Albini is very busy but I never feel that he is being rushed during my time with him. He answers all my questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2025

      I am pleased with the way I am being care for

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/12/2025

      Dr. Albini is an excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2025

      Dr Albini is wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2025

      It is always a reassuring experience to visit Bascom Palmer Plantation.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2025

      Dr Albini is amazing. I feel so blessed that I found a doctor like him!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2025

      Dr Albini is first rate and it’s a pleasure to be his patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/29/2025

      I love Dr Albini and all the k owledge he has about my disease. I just wish there was a place in Ce tral Florida, closer to home.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2025

      Dr Albini visit was very comfortable he's a wonderful doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/18/2025

      Glad to be able to go to Bascom Palmer Institute. Dr Albini was very kind, professional and took his time to explain my treatment choices. Happy to have him as my doctor!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/10/2025

      Awesome

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/10/2025

      Dr Albini was very attentive and listened carefully to me about my concerns. He addressed the issue and explained what was needed to be done to follow up.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/9/2025

      My provider is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2025

      I am very appreciative of the good care I received

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/7/2025

      Bascom Palmer provides excellent medical care , constantly striving to assist it’s patients.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2025

      Professional and extremely competent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2025

      Bascom Palmer has a good system.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/17/2025

      Dr. Albini possesses a wealth of knowledge in his field, He is patient, answers questions in an understanding way, and is caring and compassionate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/16/2025

      They gave me exemplary service and I feel pain-free. Couldn’t ask for more.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/15/2025

      Dr. Thomas Albini is awesome, excellent job Dr. . He is patient, kind, listen to my concerns and very attentive. May god bless him he is an asset to the UHealth Team . If only want to see him….

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2025

      I’m moving to SC will miss Bsacom Palmer

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      Just love Dr. Albini!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      Seamless appointment with all the steps involved.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2025

      My doctor is very good. I will recommend him to anyone. He listens and tell you exactly what you need to know.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/26/2025

      I trust Dr. Thomas Albini.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2025

      Very pleased

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2025

      My visit was a Follow up appointment scheduled from my previous visit. Dr Albini is managing well my Uveitis, was able to keep it under control for me to have the cataract surgery I needed. I am so pleased, having had both eyes surgery I can see clearly now

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/15/2025

      I feel welcome and at ease when I come for my appointments 👍

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2025

      Trust

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/7/2025

      I love Dr. Albini even though you have to wait to get an appointment with him. However, a good doctor is worth waiting for. It’s been getting harder and harder to find doctors that really care about what they do. That is definitely not the case at basketball Palmer. Everybody in that building cares about you. I hope it continues in light of what doctors in hospitals are up against in trying to do the best for patients. Thank you, [Patient's Name]

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2025

      DR Thomas Albini Exlent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2025

      Dr Albini is a great Dr. and a pleasure to see and talk to. I'm lucky to have him as my Dr !!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/31/2025

      New change in procedure sequence is good.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/30/2025

      Cindy at the front desk was very attentive to my issues. Madelaine, the technician was very helpful and professional. She help me from getting to another unit. Doctor Albini's teams are outstanding and caring. I thank every single one of them for helping me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/26/2025

      My doctor and his team are amazing! Very knowledgeable and compassionate.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2025

      Grateful to Basom Palmer and the doctors

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2025

      Always treated very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      Overall a very pleasant and productive meeting

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      He is excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      Dr Thomas Albini is caring and has kept my difficult eye problems at bay and somewhat improved. There is no one better 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2025

      Dr.Albini is an amazing doctor and all the nurses are exceptional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/4/2025

      Entire experience was very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/30/2025

      Dr. Albini is the BEST!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/26/2025

      I am very satisfied with my care. I trust my Dr.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/23/2025

      Dr Albini is the best!!!!! Of course, I would recommend Bascom Palmer and very specifically, I would recommend Dr. Thomas Albini to family, colleagues and friends!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/20/2025

      Dr. Albini always goes above and beyond to care for me. He is the doctor I will always go to. Even when other providers have said 'I can't help you' Dr Albini is always there for me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      Very pleased with Dr. Albini.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/10/2025

      Dr Albini very professional and thorough. Provided excellent information relative to the examination

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/28/2025

      Dr Thomas Albini and his team are great professionals ! Keep it up champions!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2025

      Dr Albini is the best!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Was grateful for such great care !

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/17/2025

      Dr Albini is always attentive and provides great care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2025

      Dr. Albini is always the best. He is obviously brilliant in his knowledge about controlling eye conditions, but he is also a light-hearted, kind human. Dr. Brown was also personable with eye contact and register of language. I'd like to see him again, as well!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/28/2025

      Dr Albini is brilliant

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Excelent knowledge and clear explanation

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/20/2024

      Outstanding experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      DR. Albini is a phenomenal doctor...absolutely GREAT In every way. I am extremely grateful and appreciative, not to mention fortunate, to be under his care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Dr. Albini is an extremely wonderful and competent specialist.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/28/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/27/2024

      I will recomend

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      Dr Albini and his staff are outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Dr. Albini makes me feel comfortable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/2/2024

      I've never had a bad experience with Dr. Albini or his staff.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2024

      Bueno

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      My status and concerns were explained to me clearly and with detail

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Siempre los Recomiendo a mis Familiares, Amigos y Extra?os

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Dr Albini is an excellent clinician, skilled, caring and compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2024

      Great Doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2024

      I am so happy with the care I have received.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2024

      My doctor is very good he explained everything to me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      He is great!

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/2/2024

      Dr. Albini barely explains what's going on with your eye problem , you have to ask

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/15/2024

      Dr. Albini is the most caring physician. He is always very informative and on top on the literature

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2024

      Likelihood I would recommend my Doctor is somewhere well above merely 5.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/24/2024

      Very well I was taken care of

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/21/2024

      I really recommend this doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/21/2024

      Dr. Albini takes his time to listen to my new issues. Alongside the other residence and fellows.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2024

      Doctor always seems in a big rush and I do not always feel like I am fully aware of ant issues or concerns he sees.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2024

      Dr. Albini is an amazing physician that took the time to answer my questions as well as explain the entire process to me. He is an amazing doctor, and I couldn't be happier to have him as my ophthalmologist.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      Excellent discussions with Dr. Albini

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/9/2024

      Dr Albini is amazing!!! He's wonderful!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/7/2024

      I recommend the doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/5/2024

      Dr. Albini's concern and ability to listen to my concerns is outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/29/2024

      Dr Albini is awesome all the time

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Doctor Thomas Albini is such a professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/15/2024

      Excellent