Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(13)
1835 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15219
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Darren Hoover is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Hoover specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoover can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hoover can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

University of Pennsylvania, PA 1982

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Headaches
  • Uveitis
  • Birth Defects
  • Strabismus
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion

Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD's Practice location

1835 Forbes Ave -
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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New patients: 412-288-0885, 412-288-0885
Fax: 412-281-1926

Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hoover


4.0

Based on 13 reviews

Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UPMC MERCYl

1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219

Head southeast on Forbes Avenue 3202 ft
Turn right onto Marion Street 564 ft
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ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITALl

320 EAST NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15212

Head northwest on Forbes Avenue 472 ft
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MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl

300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213

Head southeast on Forbes Avenue 1.9 mi
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