Dr. Erik M. Happ, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | Ophthalmologist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. Erik M. Happ is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Allegheny General Hospital and Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Erik M. Happ has expertise in treating cataract, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Erik M. Happ accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

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Specialties

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations.

Subspecialties

General Ophthalmology

Doctor's Details

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Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

33 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Very Positive

(4/5)

Clarity of Instructions

Previous patients' satisfaction in the clarity of this physician's instructions for taking care of their health condition

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Positive

(3/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Fair

(2/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Happ

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

CataractA cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.

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Surgical retina and vitreous proceduresSurgical retina and vitreous procedures are used to treat various eye conditions.

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Eye drynessEye dryness can cause discomfort, redness, and a gritty feeling in the eyes.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

420 E North Ave, Suite 116, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

(412) 359-6300

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Allegheny General Hospital

2

St. Clair Hospital

3

Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Where does Dr. Happ practice?

Doctor’s Office

Allegheny Ophthalmic & Orbital Associates

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Michael Alunni

4/5

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Karen Lauer

4/5

Ophthalmology

Randall Beatty

4/5

Ophthalmology

Erik Happ

4/5

Ophthalmology

Michael Lewen

Ophthalmology

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University

Medical School

UPMC Medical Education

Residency, Ophthalmology, 2002-2005

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Ophthalmology

Certified in Ophthalmology

PA State Medical License

Active through 2024

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

AAO Fellow

Pittsburgh Magazine, 2011

Publications

It’s not always the shunt: Microthombi formation in venous collaterals causing symptoms of shunt failure in the setting of shunted hydrocephalus

Joshua T.M. Lucas, Nathan Esplin, Erik M. Happ, Jody Leonardo

Postoperative Imaging Findings Associated with Transpalpebral Craniotomy Approach to Anterior Cranial Fossa.

Dennis Monks, Allison Weyer, Peter Thurlow, Khaled Aziz, Erik M. Happ, Michael F. Goldberg

Minimally invasive transpalpebral "eyelid" approach to the anterior cranial base.

Khaled Aziz, Sanjay Bhatia, Mohammed Hammad Tantawy, Raymond F. Sekula, Jeffrey T. Keller, Sébastien Froelich, Erik Happ

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Dr. Happ's office is located at 420 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. View the map.
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who diagnose and treat severe and complex eye and vision problems, including cataracts, glaucoma and detached retinas. Their surgeries include laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations. See all conditions on Dr. Happ's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Allegheny General Hospital

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