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Nils Loewen, MD, Ophthalmology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Ophthalmology Pittsburgh, PA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Professor of Ophthalmology, Chair of Glaucoma, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

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  • Office

    203 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-944-2554

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Mayo Graduate School
    Mayo Graduate SchoolPh.D., Molecular Medicine, 2004
  • Albert Ludwigs University Faculty of Medicine
    Albert Ludwigs University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Albert­Ludwigs­University
    Albert­Ludwigs­UniversityDr.M.Sc., Electrophysiology, 1997
  • Open University
    Open UniversityPh.D., Molecular Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2022
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Research Recognition Award Midwest Eye­Banks, 2006
  • Beem­Fisher 2006, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Structure–Function Changes of the Porcine Distal Outflow Tract in Response to Nitric Oxide  
    Nils A Loewen, Ralitsa T Loewen, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • High-Resolution, Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of the Outflow Tract Demonstrates Segmental Differences in Cleared Eyes  
    Ralitsa T Loewen, Nils A Loewen, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • Clinical Results of Ab Interno Trabeculotomy Using the Trabectome in Patients with Pigmentary Glaucoma compared to Primar Open Angle Glaucoma  
    Akil H, Chopra V, Huang A, Loewen N, Noguchi J, Francis BA, Clin Experiment Ophthalmol, 1/6/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Outflow Modification.
    Loewen N, Nantucket Glaucoma Meeting, 1/1/2015
  • Semi­Quantitative Measurements and Live Outflow Imaging In Porcine Eyes.
    Loewen R., Brown E., Sengupta P., Kola S., Schuman J.S., Loewen N.A., Vision Restoration Conference, University of Pittsburgh, 1/1/2015
  • Matched Comparison of Phaco­Trabectome to Trabectome in Phakic Patients.
    Hardik Parikh,BS, Igor I. Bussel,MD, Joel S. Schuman,MD, Nils A. Loewen MD, PhD, American Glaucoma Society Meeting, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Laser Trabeculoplasty as 1st line of treatment for glaucomas with open angle. 
    1/1/2015
  • Introduction to Trabectome Surgery: Technique and Outcomes. 
    Sanmenxia, China - 1/1/2015
  • Outcomes in Expanded Indications. 
    University of Lanzhou, China - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Trabectome Surgery: A Minimally­Invasive Glaucoma Procedure. 
    Kaplowitz K., Loewen N.A., Glaucoma Research Foundation
    1/17/2012

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German