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Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE

(Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE)

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and more.

3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 590-2791

Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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3401 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Some issues Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
eye procedures	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	67
eye procedures	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated as a pediatric ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	62
eye procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	23
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE From 2016 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	5
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert A. Avery, DO, MSCE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Day One Biopharmaceuticals	$4,500 OJEMDA $4,500
Genentech, Inc.	$126 LUCENTIS $126
Genentech USA, Inc.	$76 LUCENTIS $76
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$16 ONIVYDE $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,500
Food and Beverage	$218

Biography

Dr. Robert Avery is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and pediatric ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Avery's areas of expertise include the following: optic nerve disorders, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and myasthenia gravis. He is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Before completing his residency at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Avery attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has received distinctions including The Thomas and Susan Carlow Young Investigator Award, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society; Best Abstract by a Fellow, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society; and National Institute of Health, Loan Repayment Program (Pediatric Research).