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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

astigmatism
contusion of eye
diabetic eye exam
exotropia surgery
eye infections
eyelid abscess
eyelid trauma
foreign body (eyelid)
glaucoma surgery
idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease
ocular genetics
ocular growth
ocular inflammatory diseases
optic neuritis
parasitic conjunctivitis
pseudophakia
retinal detachment
retinal imaging
retinal vein occlusion
screening test of visual acuity
sensitivity to light
sensorimotor disorders of eyelid
solar retinopathy
visual field defects
vitreoretinal disorders

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