Matthew Pihlblad
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
11279 Perry Highway, Suite 202, 
Wexford, PA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, and Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.

Dr. Pihlblad is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pihlblad is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Jules Stein Eye Institute

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Mercy

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
11279 Perry Highway, Suite 202, Wexford, PA 15090
Other Locations
UPMC Vision Institute
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
UPMC Vision Institute
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
UPMC Vision Institute
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Is Dr. Matthew Pihlblad a top-rated expert for Strabismus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew Pihlblad is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Matthew Pihlblad specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew Pihlblad is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Matthew Pihlblad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-8940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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