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Dr. James B Dickey M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. James B Dickey M.D.

Ophthalmologist

713 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15228

About

Dr. James Dickey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Dickey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dickey 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. Dickey 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

Oral Roberts Univ Sch of Med, Tulsa Ok 1987

Oral Roberts University 1987

Oral Roberts University Medicine

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Retinal Tear
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Strabismus
  • Astigmatism
  • Migraine
  • Presbyopia
  • Nearsightedness

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Dr. James B Dickey M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 713 Washington Rd

713 Washington Rd -
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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New patients: 412-561-1964
Fax: 412-561-7295

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