Overview
Darren Hoover is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoover is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Brown Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Strabismus.
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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.
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.
H. King Hartman M.D., Ltd.
Lea Lope is an Ophthalmologist in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lope is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Lope is currently accepting new patients.
Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus, Inc
Jane Hughes is an Ophthalmologist in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Hoover isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hoover isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- EsotropiaDr. Hoover isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Hoover isAdvanced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Hoover isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
