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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

abnormal red reflex
achromatopsia
blepharoptosis
burns of eyelids
conjunctival biopsy
corneal infection
eyelid tumors
growth on eye
hypotrichosis of eyelid
iris cyst
keratoconjunctivitis
keratoconus
monochromacy
ocular misalignment
ocular surface diseases
parasitic eyelid infestation
photophobia
refraction for eyeglasses
repair of retinal detachment
retinal imaging
screening test of visual acuity
sports related eye injury
tritanopia
visual disturbance
visual field defects

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