James B. Dickey, M.D.

James B. Dickey, M.D.

Board Certified Ophthalmologist

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. He has a special interest in the care and treatment of Dry Eye. He also performs Morpheus8 cosmetic treatments of the face and neck to tighten and rejuvenate wrinkles and loose skin.
 

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


Professional Experience

  • South Hills Eye Associates, 1995 to present

  • USAF Chief of Ophthalmology, and F16 Flight Surgeon, LUKE AFB AZ 1992-1995

  • Emergency Room Physician 1988-1989

 

Academic and Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomat

  • National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, Past officer

  • Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society, Past 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

  • Dunlap Family Outpatient Center

  • Bethel Park Surgery Center


 

Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations

  • St Clair Hospital

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

  • UPMC South Surgery Center


Published Researcher and Author

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.


Humanitarian Endeavors

He has taught and volunteered in China, Nigeria, Denmark, and among Alaskan Eskimo and Indian natives.


Interests

He is active in church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, 4 adult children and 3 daughters-in-law. He also enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities. His most recent passion is partnering to bring a new sports complex in Washington county