
Dr. Alexander C Chang MD
Ophthalmologist
2101 Greentree Rd Suite 105 Pittsburgh PA, 15220About
Dr. Alexander Chang is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Chang specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chang 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. Chang 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
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- Escherichia coli K1 Modulates Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ and Glucose Transporter 1 at the Blood-Brain Barrier in Neonatal Meningitis.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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Practice At 2101 Greentree Rd Suite 105
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Joseph J Scherer M.D.713 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA 15228
- Dr. Erik M. Happ MD420 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA 15212
- Dr. Richard A Bowers M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MERCYl
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300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219OHIO VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITALl
25 HECKEL ROAD MCKEES ROCKS PA 15136