Medical Director
James B. Dickey, M.D.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist

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

With over 35 years of experience in ophthalmology, he possesses a profound compassion for patients suffering from conditions such as abnormal ocular lubrication, dry eye syndrome, and meibomian gland dysfunction. Throughout his career, managing dry eyes has remained a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. The prevalence of these conditions is on the rise, yet the available treatments remain insufficient, leading to widespread discomfort and suffering.

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
  • Medical Director of Peters Township Surgery Center: 2011 to 2015
  • 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, Former 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

Hospital and Surgical Center Affiliations

  • St. Clair Hospital
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Dunlap Family Outpatient Center
  • UPMC South Surgery Center
  • Bethel Park 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.