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Joseph Scherer, MD, Ophthalmology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Ophthalmology Pittsburgh, PA

Cataract Related

Physician

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  • Office

    2101 Greentree Rd
    Suite 105
    Pittsburgh, PA 15220
    Phone+1 412-212-3514
    Fax+1 412-429-0932

Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Scherer is an ophthalmologist based in Pittsburgh, PA, with a subspecialty focus on cataract surgery utilizing premium lens implant technologies. He completed his medical education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's and his internship at Yale New Haven Hospitals, St. Raphael Campus. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute. With extensive experience in comprehensive ophthalmology, Dr. Scherer currently practices at Chang Eye Group, having also previously worked at South Hills Eye Associates. He has served as a Clinical Instructor for the UPMC ophthalmology resident training program for over 20 years. Dr. Scherer is recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland FOM
    Memorial University of Newfoundland FOMClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2003 - 2003
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution EMR, GE Healthcare, 2012
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships