Scott L. Portnoy
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
2853 Freeport Road, 
Natrona Heights, PA 

Overview

Scott Portnoy, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He practices at UPMC Vision Institute and UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Portnoy received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Portnoy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis.

Graduate Institution

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Residency

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc St Margaret

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
2853 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Is Dr. Scott L. Portnoy a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott L. Portnoy is classified as an Advanced 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. Scott L. Portnoy specialize in?

While Dr. Scott L. Portnoy is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Scott L. Portnoy accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott L. Portnoy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-663-5407 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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