
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 clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
Dr. Portnoy is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Portnoy is currently accepting new patients.
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2853 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott L. Portnoy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott L. Portnoy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott L. Portnoy by calling their office at 412-663-5407. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 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. 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.
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.
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- CataractDr. Portnoy isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Portnoy isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Portnoy isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Portnoy isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Portnoy isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Portnoy isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Portnoy isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Portnoy isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.



