Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, M.D., is chief of refractive surgery and assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Laser/Vision Center at UPMC Eye & Ear Institute.
After receiving both her undergraduate and medical degrees from Northwestern University, Dr. Dhaliwal completed her residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh where she was selected to be chief resident in her final year.
Following her residency at Pitt, Dr. Dhaliwal received subspecialty training in cornea, external disease, and anterior segment surgery at the University of Utah and in refractive surgery under Dr. J. Charles Casebeer. In addition to her duties at Pitt she is the medical director of the Casebeer Education Foundation.
Her special interests include refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and corneal transplantation. Dr. Dhaliwal is actively involved in teaching and speaking about refractive surgery national and internationally. She also is active in clinical research, having published numerous journal articles, review articles and abstracts, edited book chapters and presented at scientific meetings.
Dr. Dhaliwal is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Refractive Surgery, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Castroviejo Cornea Society.