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Michael D Lewen, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Michael David Lewen, MD, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal specialist at Allegheny General Hospital within Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Lewen is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. Dr. Lewen earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and his Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University College of Medicine (Hahnemann Hospital) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his Internship in the Department of Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by his Residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at New England Eye Center, Tufts Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lewen further specialized with a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. He obtained his Ophthalmology Board Certification in June 2019. As a Vitreoretinal specialist, Dr. Lewen is committed to providing advanced ophthalmic care to his patients at Allegheny General Hospital.

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

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Expertise

aniridia
cafe au lait eye screening
cone rod dystrophy
conjunctival scar
corneal and conjunctival tumors
corneal diseases
cyst of eyelid
excessive tearing
eye lesions
free graft to conjunctiva
glaucoma screening
laceration of eyelid
lysis of adhesions of conjunctiva and eyelid
multifocal lenses
pars planitis
penetrating eye injury
periorbital cellulitis
retinal detachment
retinal detachment surgery with silicone oil injection
retinitis pigmentosa
sports related eye injury
tritanopia
viral retinitis
vision loss
wyburn mason syndrome

Credentials

Education

  • Drexel University College of Medicine

Internship

  • Pennsylvania Hospital-

Residency

  • New England Eye Center

Fellowship

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology