
Dr. Darren L. Hoover, MD
Ophthalmologist
1835 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
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
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Francis Hurite MD1835 FORBES AVE PITTSBURGH PA 15219
- Dr. Richard W. Hertle MD203 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Ian P Conner MD203 Lothrop St Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Richard A Bowers M.D.400 Broad St Sewickley PA 15143
- Dr. Omar F Abbasi MD1835 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219
- Dr. Joseph J Scherer M.D.713 Washington Rd Pittsburgh PA 15228
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MERCYl
1400 LOCUST STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15219ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITALl
320 EAST NORTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15212MAGEE WOMENS HOSPITAL OF UPMC HEALTH SYSTEMl
300 HALKET STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15213