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 Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Strabismus.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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.
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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.
Darren Hoover is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoover is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Brown Syndrome.
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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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Optic NeuritisDr. Mortensen isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Experienced
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- PapilledemaDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- StrabismusDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Mortensen isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.