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Dr. Joel Brown, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Joel Brown, MD
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Dr. Joel Brown, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Joel Brown, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Joel Brown, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dr. Joel Brown, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. They currently practice at Medical Surgical Eye Associates and are affiliated with Upmc East. Dr. Brown has experience treating conditions like Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brown received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Brown is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Cataract
Ocular Hypertension
Drusen
Cataract
Ocular Hypertension
Drusen
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Ocular Hypertension
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Iridocyclitis
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Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Medical & Surgical Eye Associates Inc.
    2400 Ardmore Blvd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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Mar 05, 2024
I would recommend Dr.Joel Brown because he is very easy to talk to and he put you at ease with any fears you may have he did my surgery and it like having a new set of eyes his care team is very professional they get you schedule in right away if your thinking of having cataract surgery in near future I would definitely recommend Dr. Joel Brown.
Darrel Brown — Mar 05, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    1990
Medical Education

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Brown, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brown's profile.

Dr. Joel Brown, MD is affiliated with Upmc East.

Yes, Dr. Joel Brown, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Upmc East

    2775 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA