Dr. James B Dickey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
713 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15228About
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
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
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