Dr. Lawrence Gipson, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Lawrence Gipson, MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(34)
2615 East Carson Street Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15203
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About

Dr. Lawrence Gipson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gipson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gipson 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. Gipson 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

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

and Cataract SurgeryGlaucomaLasic

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -
  • Clinical Instructor, Unviersity of Pittsburgh Medical School -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Lawrence Gipson, MD's Practice location

2615 East Carson Street -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203
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New patients: 412-481-1103
www.neovisionlawrencegipson.com

305 McKean Ave -
Charleroi, PA 15022
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New patients: 724-483-8065
Fax: 724-565-5110

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Patient Experience with Dr. Gipson


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Dr. Lawrence Gipson, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 34 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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