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Distinguished in Cataract Removal

Dr. Vishal Jhanji

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

Vishal Jhanji is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jhanji is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Jhanji is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 434 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 34 articles in the study of Cataract Removal.

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

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital Blue Cross
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
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Humana
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Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-647-2200

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

Tear Film Markers in Dry Eye Syndrome: Impact of Immunomodulatory Therapy
Tear Film Markers in Dry Eye Syndrome: Impact of Immunomodulatory Therapy
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: December 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Cyclosporine, Artificial tear
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Multiple Dose, Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of AK002 in Patients With Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Multiple Dose, Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of AK002 in Patients With Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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434 Total Publications

Compensatory Efficacy and Bilateral Symmetry of Ocular Residual Astigmatism in Myopic Astigmatism Adults.
Compensatory Efficacy and Bilateral Symmetry of Ocular Residual Astigmatism in Myopic Astigmatism Adults.
Journal: Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy
Published: September 10, 2025
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1622 Locust Street, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.5 miles away)
412-530-6075
Languages Spoken:
English, Punjabi
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  • Astigmatism
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  • Interstitial Keratitis
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  • Keratoconus
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  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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  • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Dry Eye Syndrome
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  • Hereditary Keratitis
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  • Amblyopia
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  • Amebiasis
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  • Cloudy Cornea
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  • Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
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  • Erythema Multiforme
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