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Dr. Joel D Brown MD
Ophthalmologist
2400 Ardmore Blvd Suite 200 Pittsburgh PA, 15221About
Dr. Joel Brown is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Brown specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown 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
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1990
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1990
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Joel D Brown MD's Practice location
Practice At 2400 Ardmore Blvd Suite 200
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. David J Baker MD2140 ARDMORE BLVD PITTSBURGH PA 15221
- Dr. John M Mikulla MD2400 Ardmore Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15221
- Dr. Arthur W Fleming M.D.2020 Ardmore Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15221
- Michaela Monique Hickey D.O.2400 ARDMORE BLVD PITTSBURGH PA 15221
- Mr. Samuel S Amoni MD929 Wood Street Pittsburgh PA 15221
- Dr. Seth A Holst MD2400 Ardmore Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15221
Nearest Hospitals
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