Dr. Michael David Lewen MD
Ophthalmologist
800 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Michael 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.
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