Overview
Melvin E. Wagner, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. He is affiliated with UPMC Carlisle. Dr. Wagner completed his fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute - Johns Hopkins University, residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and medical degree at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
338 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin E. Wagner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin E. Wagner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin E. Wagner by calling their office at 717-249-6337. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin E. Wagner a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin E. Wagner is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. Melvin E. Wagner specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin E. Wagner is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Melvin E. Wagner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melvin E. Wagner has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Melvin E. Wagner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melvin E. Wagner accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin E. Wagner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-249-6337 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Wagner isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Wagner isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- MeibomianitisDr. Wagner isDistinguished. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- ChalazionDr. Wagner isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Wagner isAdvanced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Wagner isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Wagner isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.

