Overview
Christopher Joseph, DO, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with UPMC Jameson. Dr. Joseph received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.
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Locations
Hermitage, PA 16148
New Castle, PA 16105
University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
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Richard Hertle is an Ophthalmologist in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Hertle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Brown Syndrome, Albinism, and Strabismus.
UPMC Vision Institute
Matthew S. Pihlblad MD, specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and is board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is the fellowship director of the pediatric ophthalmology fellowship and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University at Buffalo, Ross Eye Institute, followed by his fellowship at UCLA, Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Pihlblad’s clinical interests include complex strabismus in adults and children, retinopathy of prematurity and fellow/resident education, and his research interests include innovative strabismus surgery techniques including use of advanced technology in adults and children. He has presented at international, national and regional scientific meetings and is a member of the World Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS), American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). View the full list of Dr. Pihlblad's publications on PubMed. Dr. Pihlblad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, and Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Joseph isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Joseph isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Joseph isDistinguished. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Joseph isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Joseph isDistinguished. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EsotropiaDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Joseph isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- ChemosisDr. Joseph isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.

