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Experienced in Cataract Removal

Dr. Joseph N. Martel

Ophthalmology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Cataract Removal
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Joseph Martel is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cone-Rod Dystrophy, Cone Dystrophy, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Martel is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Cataract Removal.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-232-8276
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
100 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1300 Oxford Dr, Bethel Park, PA 15102
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, 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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1/2a, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of GS030 in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
A Phase 1/2a, Open-Label, Non-Randomized, Dose-Escalation Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of GS030 in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: GS030-DP
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b Mutations
Natural History Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa Due to RHO, PDE6a or PDE6b Mutations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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39 Total Publications

A Dose-Selection Study of Clobetasol Propionate Ophthalmic Suspension that Evaluated Inflammation and Pain after Cataract Surgery.
A Dose-Selection Study of Clobetasol Propionate Ophthalmic Suspension that Evaluated Inflammation and Pain after Cataract Surgery.
Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Published: July 25, 2025
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Ophthalmology

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

1400 Locust St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-647-2200
Languages Spoken:
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Ophthalmology
Advanced in Cataract Removal
Dr. Nils A. Loewen
Ophthalmology
203 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.3 miles away)
412-944-2554
Languages Spoken:
English

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Advanced in Cataract Removal
Dr. Kumar Sambhav
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Advanced in Cataract Removal
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Morgantown, WV 
 (54.1 miles away)
304-293-4500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kumar Sambhav is an Ophthalmologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Sambhav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sambhav is currently accepting new patients.

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    • Cone Dystrophy
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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