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Dr. David Buerger, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.4 (9)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Buerger, MD

Dr. David Buerger, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, UPMC Presbyterian, Allegheny General Hospital and Heritage Valley Beaver. Dr. Buerger, completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Buerger an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Buerger works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Beaver Falls, PA and Wexford, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Visual Field Defects, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Blocked Tear Duct along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Buerger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pittsburgh Oculoplastic Associates Ltd
    5750 Centre Ave Ste 230, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 681-4220
  2. 2
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    110 CENTRAL SQUARE DR, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 681-4220
  3. 3
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    6001 Stonewood Dr Ste 304, Wexford, PA 15090 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 681-4220

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless
  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • Heritage Valley Beaver

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Visual Field Defects
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct
Visual Field Defects
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct

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Visual Field Defects
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Blocked Tear Duct
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eyelid Surgery
Chalazion
Stye
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Corneal Diseases
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Excision of Chalazion
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Lid Retraction
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    3.4
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    About Dr. David Buerger, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730160631
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Wills Eye Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • UPMC Mercy
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. David Buerger, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Buerger is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Buerger has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Buerger has seen patients for Visual Field Defects, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Blocked Tear Duct, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buerger on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Buerger. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buerger.

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