Matthew S. Pihlblad
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
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UPMC Vision Institute
205 Millers Run Road, 
Bridgeville, 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 top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, and Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

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
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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.


28 Total Publications

Ophthalmic findings in pediatric patients with craniofacial scleroderma.
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