Dr. Peter W. Mortensen
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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. 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
1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
203 Lothrop Street, Floor 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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. Peter W. Mortensen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter W. Mortensen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter W. Mortensen by calling their office at 412-438-2815. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter W. Mortensen a top-rated expert for Optic Neuritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter W. Mortensen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Neuritis, 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. Peter W. Mortensen specialize in?
While Dr. Peter W. Mortensen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Neuritis, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Peter W. Mortensen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter W. Mortensen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Neuritis. You can view a list of Dr. Peter W. Mortensen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter W. Mortensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter W. Mortensen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2815 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
- 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.