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Dr. Joel Brown, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (11)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joel Brown, MD

Dr. Joel Brown, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS and is affiliated with UPMC East. Patients rated Dr. Brown an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Brown works at Medical Surgical Eye Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Drusen along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Brown's Office Locations

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    Medical & Surgical Eye Associates Inc.
    2400 Ardmore Blvd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 351-3062

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  • UPMC East

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Drusen
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Cataract
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Ocular Hypertension
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376509141
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Joel Brown, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Brown is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Brown works at Medical Surgical Eye Associates in Pittsburgh, PA. View the full address on Dr. Brown’s profile.

    Dr. Brown has seen patients for Drusen, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Brown on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Brown. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Brown.

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