James B. Dickey, M.D.

Dr. Dickey is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, with special interests in Advanced Cataract Surgery and premium lens implant technologies; Glaucoma diagnosis, treatment and surgery; Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration; and Refractive Surgery/LASIK.

Education

Oral Roberts University, B.S. Biology, Summa Cum Laude (graduated in 3 years)
Oral Roberts University, M.D., High Honors (top 10% of class)
Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program, Transitional Internship
Loyola University of Chicago, Ophthalmology Residency

Academic Activities and Affiliations

American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomat
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, Officer
Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society, Officer
Allegheny County Medical Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
University of Arizona Medical School, past ophthalmology surgical instructor
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, past Clinical Assistant Instructor
British Journal of Ophthalmology, past peer reviewer

Professional Experience

South Hills Eye Associates, since 1995
USAF Chief of Ophthalmology, and F16 Flight Surgeon, LUKE AFB AZ 1992-1995
Emergency Room Physician 1988-1989

Research, Publications, and Humanitarian Interests

Dr. Dickey has extensive clinical and animal research experience. He has authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed publications, including one that received expedited publication in the Archives of Ophthalmology. He has taught and volunteered in China, Nigeria, Denmark, and among Alaskan Eskimo and Indian natives. He is active in church. He also runs marathons and enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations

St Clair Memorial Hospital
Canonsburg General Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Mt. Lebanon Surgical Center
UPMC South Surgery Center