Joseph N. Martel
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Joseph N. Martel

Ophthalmology
UPMC
UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
UPMC
UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Joseph Martel is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Cone Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Martel is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 5 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
University Of Nevada Reno
Residency
UCSF Department of Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Duke Eye Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-238-7057
Other Locations
UPMC Vision Institute
100 Delafield Road, 100 Medical Arts Bldg Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Call: 412-238-7057

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2a, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of GS030 in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
A Phase 1/2a, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of GS030 in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: GS030-DP
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b Mutations
Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b Mutations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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39 Total Publications

Bilateral Idiopathic Multifocal Pigment Epithelial Detachments: A Case Series and Review of Literature.
Bilateral Idiopathic Multifocal Pigment Epithelial Detachments: A Case Series and Review of Literature.
Journal: Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Published: May 13, 2025
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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    • Retinitis Pigmentosa
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    • Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
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    • Vitrectomy
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    • Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
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    • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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    • Cataract Removal
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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