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Dr. Joseph Scherer, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Scherer, MD

Dr. Joseph Scherer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Memorial University Of Newfoundland Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Clair Hospital. Dr. Scherer, completed a residency at University Health Center of Pittsburgh. Patients rated Dr. Scherer an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Scherer works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Canonsburg, PA. 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. Scherer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Alexander Chang MD PC
    2101 Greentree Rd Ste 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 429-2020
  2. 2
    Mcmurray Proadjuster Chiropractic Clinic
    3380 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 429-2020

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  • Saint Clair Hospital

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    About Dr. Joseph Scherer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306805668
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Health Center of Pittsburgh
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hospital of Saint Raphael
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Memorial University Of Newfoundland Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • State University of New York
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    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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