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Dr. Darren Hoover, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Darren Hoover, MD
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Dr. Darren Hoover, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Darren Hoover, MD
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Dr. Darren Hoover, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Pittsburgh, PA
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43 years of experience
Dr. Darren Hoover, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Hoover graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at University MO.Dr. Darren Hoover, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Hoover currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Washington Hospital, ACMH Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Excela Health Frick Hospital, Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver, Heritage Valley Kennedy, Heritage Valley Sewickley, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Sharon Regional Medical Center, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Horizon-Greenville, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Somerset. Dr. Hoover has experience treating conditions like Paralytic Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hoover received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Hoover's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hoover is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Paralytic Strabismus
Esotropia
Diplopia
Paralytic Strabismus
Esotropia
Diplopia
Paralytic Strabismus
Esotropia
Diplopia
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Convergence Insufficiency
Exotropia
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclotropia
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Esophoria
Exophoria
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    400 Penn Center Blvd Ste 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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  2. 2 Office
    400 Penn Center Blvd Ste 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 423-6800

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3.6
Based on 15 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Oct 23, 2019
Best and most knowledgeable doctor. Very patient, compassionate, and efficient. Always friendly and will spend time to gather information as well as explaining everything clearly.
— Oct 23, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mercy Hospital St Louis
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University MO
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Childrens Hospital
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Darren Hoover, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hoover's profile.

Dr. Darren Hoover, MD is affiliated with Washington Hospital, ACMH Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Excela Health Frick Hospital, Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver, Heritage Valley Kennedy, Heritage Valley Sewickley, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Sharon Regional Medical Center, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Horizon-Greenville, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Somerset.

Yes, Dr. Darren Hoover, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Washington Hospital

    155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA

  • ACMH Hospital

    1 Nolte Dr, Kittanning, PA

  • Butler Memorial Hospital

    1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA

  • Excela Health Frick Hospital

    508 S Church St, Mount Pleasant, PA

  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

    1 Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA

  • Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital

    532 W Pittsburgh St, Greensburg, PA

  • Heritage Valley Beaver

    1000 Dutch Ridge Rd, Beaver, PA

  • Heritage Valley Kennedy

    25 Heckel Rd, Mc Kees Rocks, PA

  • Heritage Valley Sewickley

    720 Blackburn Rd, Sewickley, PA

  • Indiana Regional Medical Center

    835 Hospital Rd, Indiana, PA

  • Sharon Regional Medical Center

    740 E State St, Sharon, PA

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Horizon-Greenville

    110 N Main St, Greenville, PA

  • UPMC Mercy

    1400 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Somerset

    225 S Center Ave, Somerset, PA