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Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems, glaucoma

203 Lothrop Street Eei 7th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 647-2200

Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in glaucoma. He graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO is affiliated with Albany Medical Center and GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF THE CAPITAL REGION PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

203 Lothrop Street Eei 7th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Some issues Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“Enter Dr. Michael Pokabla from Glaucoma Consultants.”—"Fade to Gray: The blind now see", The Saratogian, October 2020

doctor visit	190
eye procedures	1155
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	83
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	179
eye procedures	1412
laser treatment	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	82
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

ablation	10
doctor visit	143
eye procedures	1526
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	418
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	798
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	180
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	114
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

ablation	19
capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	176
eye procedures	2905
laser treatment	68
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	762
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	183
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	179
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

ablation	19
capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	45
eye procedures	3142
laser treatment	60
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	165
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	2071
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	135
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	72
eye procedures	6321
laser treatment	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and capsulotomy.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	30
doctor visit	150
eye procedures	2636
laser treatment	50
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	482
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	187
85 and over	112
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at OhioHealth - Doctors Hospital. He is certified by the Ophthalmology American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: OhioHealth - Doctors Hospital

Board Certification: Ophthalmology American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology (2012)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Albany Medical Center

GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF THE CAPITAL REGION PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Joseph Pokabla, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$5,849 LUMIGAN $684	XEN $418	COMBIGAN $349	RESTASIS $331	ALPHAGAN P $27	Other $4,041
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$977 STELLARIS $758	VYZULTA $106	PROLENSA $72	LOTEMAX SM $22	BESIVANCE $19
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$964 Simbrinza $680	CyPass $111	Ilevro $106	Durezol $64	Pazeo $4
AbbVie Inc.	$701 XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $461	COMBIGAN $125	DURYSTA $115
Alcon Vision LLC	$450 Rocklatan $125	Hydrus Microstent $93	ACTIVEFOCUS $89	CLAREON $66	Centurion $25	Other $53
Other	$3,127 TEPEZZA $246	Bromsite $245	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $244	FABRAZYME $212	INVELTYS $162	Other $2,018

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,851
Consulting Fee	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,559
Long term medical supply or device loan	$111
Gift	$48

Biography

Dr. Michael Pokabla specializes in glaucoma. In his practice, he is particularly interested in glaucoma. He is a graduate of the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Pokabla is affiliated with Albany Med Faculty Physicians.

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Biography

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