Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Peter Mortensen, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mortensen completed his fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital, residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Mortensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Strabismus.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Houston Methodist Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Houston Methodist Hospital
The Washington Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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Baylor Scott & White Health
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Community Health Choice
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Devoted Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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Nippon Life
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Superior Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Other Locations
UPMC Vision Institute
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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 Total Publications

An Additional Case of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy With G9804A Mutation.
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