Dr. Joseph J Scherer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
713 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15228About
Dr. Joseph Scherer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Scherer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scherer 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. Scherer 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
Memorial University of Newfoundland / Faculty of Medicine 1999
Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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