AHN Welcomes Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates into AHN Ophthalmology

Longtime Eye Practice Acquired by Allegheny Health Network; Deval Paranjpe, MD, MBA, FACS, named chair of AHN Ophthalmology

PITTSBURGH - Allegheny Health Network today announced the acquisition of Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates (AOOA), an independent eye care and eye surgery practice based at AHN Allegheny General Hospital.

In formally joining AHN, AOOA now becomes part of AHN Ophthalmology, complementing the network's already robust eye care capabilities. Deval Paranjpe, MD, MBA, FACS, a corneal surgeon who leads AOOA and has served as Allegheny General's chair of ophthalmology for the last few years, has also been named chair of ophthalmology for all of AHN.

AOOA sees about 6,000 unique patients a year. The practice includes four staff surgeons, 13 support staff employees, and an affiliation with a low-vision optometrist. It has been serving patients out of its AGH offices for about 40 years.

"I know firsthand the dedication and exceptional care our team provides," Dr. Paranjpe said. "Patients can continue to expect the same outstanding clinical excellence and patient-centered approach, now reinforced by the full breadth of AHN's resources and integrated care model."

The practice includes:

· Thierry Verstraeten, MD, retinal surgeon

· Michael Lewen, MD, retinal surgeon

· Randall Beatty, MD, orbital and oculoplastic surgeon

· Deval Paranjpe, MD, corneal and cataract surgeon

· Paul Freeman, OD, low-vision optometry and vision rehabilitation

AHN Ophthalmology offers a full spectrum of advanced eye care services, including treatment for cornea and external disease, retinal surgery, cataract surgery, oculoplastic and orbital surgery, retinal screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and management of conditions like dry eye, macular degeneration and thyroid eye disease. It offers services at AHN Allegheny General Hospital, AHN West Penn Hospital, and Premier Medical Associates in Forest Hills.

To learn more about AHN Ophthalmology services or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.ahn.org/services/surgery/ophthalmology.

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