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Office
2101 Greentree Rd
Suite 105
Pittsburgh, PA 15220Phone+1 412-212-3514Fax+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 EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
- Memorial University of Newfoundland FOMClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
- NM State Medical License 2003 - 2003
- 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
- 26 citationsFrequency of epithelial debridement during diabetic vitrectomy.Thomas R. Friberg, Masahito Ohji, Joseph J. Scherer, Yasuo Tano
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2003-04-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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