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Dr. Karen Lauer, MD

Dr. Karen Lauer, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AHN Wexford Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

420 E North Ave Ste 116 Pittsburgh, PA 15212

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lauer specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Lauer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lauer

4.9

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
86%
86%
4 Star
14%
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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June Bell – Sep 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steve T. in Slippery Rock, PA – Jan 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Walls- Egri in Donegal, PA – Aug 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael P. in Pittsburgh, PA – Jul 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Lauer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as AHN Wexford Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Freeman & Eger LLP420 E North Ave Ste 116 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AHN Wexford Hospital

    12351 Perry Hwy
    Wexford, PA 15090
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St Clair Hospital

    1000 Bower Hill Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15243
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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