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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

absence of eye
achromatopsia
conjunctival edema
diabetic eye exam
disorders of iris and ciliary body
enhanced s cone syndrome
epiretinal membrane
excessive tearing
eyelid closure weakness
eyelid disorders
eyelid malposition
failed vision screening
iris cyst
keratoconus
laceration of eye
lacrimal sac cellulitis
lupus eye conditions
macular hole
ocular misalignment
ocular surface diseases
ophthalmic trauma
pterygium
repair of retinal detachment
toric lenses
visual evoked potentials (vep) test

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