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Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD
4.3 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD
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Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Verstraeten graduated from CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LOUVAIN in 1984 and completed a residency at University Pittsburgh Eye Ear Hospital.Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Verstraeten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Verstraeten has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Verstraeten received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Verstraeten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Verstraeten also speaks Dutch and French. Dr. Verstraeten is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Super Blue Plus POS
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  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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    Medica Choice
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    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Freeman & Eger LLP
    420 E North Ave Ste 116, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  2. 2 Southwestern Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center
    750 E Beau St, Washington, PA 15301
  3. 3 Laurel Eye Clinic
    50 Waterford Pike, Brookville, PA 15825
  4. 4 Laurel Eye Clinic
    363 Broad St Ste 4, New Bethlehem, PA 16242

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Verstraeten
4.3
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Aug 30, 2023
Dr Verstraeten is one of the most amazing physicians I’ve ever dealt with. His knowledge and confidence is very reassuring and made a very stressful eye issue go as smoothly as possible. He is what makes physicians special people. His entire staff was amazing as well. Thanks
— Aug 30, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Dutch
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF LOUVAIN
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UPMC - Shadyside Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh Eye Ear Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak Campus
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Verstraeten's profile.

Dr. Verstraeten frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thierry Verstraeten, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA