Jerome I. Finkelstein
Experienced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Jerome I. Finkelstein

Ophthalmology
UPMC
UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 1, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Usher Syndrome
UPMC
UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 1, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Jerome Finkelstein is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Finkelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Finkelstein is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
German
Spanish
Gender
Male

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CareFirst
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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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 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-530-1987
Other Locations
UPMC Vision Institute
532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 520, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-530-1987

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.


5 Total Publications

Challenges in posterior uveitis-tips and tricks for the retina specialist.
Challenges in posterior uveitis-tips and tricks for the retina specialist.
Journal: Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection
Published: January 04, 2023
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