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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
abnormalities of the eyes
cafe au lait eye screening
cataract
conjunctival burn
conjunctival cyst
contact lens induced corneal edema
cytomegaloviral retinitis
dyspigmentation of eyelid
examination of eyes
eyelid bump
eyelid tumors
free graft to conjunctiva
glaucoma screening
ocular microbiology
ocular refractive assessment
pars planitis
pseudotumor cerebri
red reflex exam
refractive amblyopia
sports related eye injury
toric lenses
unexplained tearing
vision loss
visual disturbance

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