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Dr. Lisa R Battat MD
Ophthalmologist
1835 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
Dr. Lisa Battat is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Battat specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Battat can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Battat can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1992
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Practice At 1835 Forbes Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Francis Hurite MD1835 FORBES AVE PITTSBURGH PA 15219
- Dr. Richard W. Hertle MD203 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Richard A Bowers M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Daniel J Nadler Other111 Hazel Lane Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Omar F Abbasi MD1835 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219
- Dr. Tineke L Chan M.D.4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh PA 15224
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITALl
320 EAST NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15212MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213