Dr. Robert M Lewen MD
Ophthalmologist
420 East North Ave Suite 116 Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Robert Lewen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Lewen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lewen 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. Lewen 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
Tulane University School of Medicine 1986
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
Fellowships
- Tulane University Hospital
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