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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

achromatopsia
aniridia
blood clot in eye
chorioretinitis
conjunctival diseases
contact lens related problems
corneal and conjunctival tumors
corneal infectious diseases
dark adapted visual threshold test
eye lesions
eyelid trauma
free graft to conjunctiva
hemorrhage of eyelid
hereditary eye diseases
herpes simplex eye infections
iris surgery
monovision
myopia
ocular allergies
orbital cellulitis
parasitic eyelid infestation
scleral buckle surgery
unexplained vision loss
uveitis rheumatoid arthritis
weakness of eye closure

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