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Office
1603 Carmody Court
Suite 104
Edgeworth, PA 15143Phone+1 412-647-2200- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Oculoplastic and cataract surgeon who is also an integrated structural acupuncturist.
Education & Training
- University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineISA, Integrated Structural Acupuncture, 2021 - 2022
- University of Utah HealthFellowship, International Ophthalmology, 2014 - 2015
- Stanford Health CareFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013 - 2014
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
- UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Internship, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
- University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2009
- University of VermontB.S., Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 2000 - 2004
- University of VermontB.S., Chemistry, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
- IL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
- CA State Medical License 2014 - 2020
- UT State Medical License 2014 - 2016
- NM State Medical License 2012 - 2012
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Mariafranca Morselli Leadership Award 2004
- Warren R. Stinebring Award in Microbiology 2004
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Unique Variant of Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Presenting With Eyelid Involvement Due to Heterozygous CYP7A1 and SLC10A1 Gene Mutations.Aleksandar Krbanjevic, Olga Lekakh, Shrihari Kadkol, Gayatry Mohapatra, Anna Gushchin> ;The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2021 Apr 1
- 5 citationsComparing outcomes of pediatric and adult external dacryocystorhinostomy in Nepal: Is age a prognostic factor?Ben Limbu, Sulaxmi Katwal, Nicole S Lim, Michelle L. Faierman, Anna G Gushchin, Rohit Saiju> ;Orbit. 2017 Mar 31
- 3 citationsSimbu Ptosis: An Outreach Approach to Myogenic Ptosis in Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea-Experience and Results From a High-Volume Oculoplastic Surgical Camp.Anna G. Gushchin, Alison V. Crum, Ben Limbu, Edward P. Quigley, Michael S. Seward, Geoffrey Tabin> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2017 Mar 1
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Journal Articles
- Unique Variant of Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Presenting With Eyelid Involvement Due to Heterozygous CYP7A1 and SLC10A1 Gene MutationsAleksandar Krbanjevic, Olga Lekakh, Shrihari Kadkol, Gayatry Mohapatra, Anna Gushchin, Am J Dermatopathol, 4/2021
- Clinico-Pathological Patterns of Patients Who Underwent Orbital Exenteration in a Tertiary Eye Hospital of NepalLimbu Ben, Mengesha Aemero, Anya G Gushchin, Grant H Moore, Saiju Rohit, Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 11/2016
- Review of “Management and outcomes of intraocular lens dislocation in patients with pseudoexfoliation”Matthew B. Kaufman, Jessica J. Kovarik, Anna G. Gushchin, Carlos A. Medina, Angela R. Elam, Peter M. Brennen, Eye World, 1/1/2013
Abstracts/Posters
- Simbu Ptosis: Drooping lids in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.Gushchin A, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society annual meeting, Tucson, AZ, 1/1/2016
- Localize This: Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome in a high grade pelvic neuroendocrine tumor.Gushchin A, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society annual meeting, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2013
- Changes in Pulmonary Volumes in Patients Who Underwent Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Fibrosis.Bertani A, Vitulo P, DeMonte L, Callari A, Gushchin A, Tuzzolino F, Di Paola G, Arcadipane A, Gridelli B, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Prague, Czech Republic, 1/1/2012
Lectures
- Simbu PtosisGrand Rapids, MI - 1/6/2015
- Eyelid malpositionsTilganga Eye Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal - 1/1/2014
- How to Get Involved in International Ophthalmology?1/22/2013
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Other
- Orbital DermoidGushchin A, Medscape Review
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1218740-overview
Press Mentions
- International Fellow in Papua New GuineaJune 3rd, 2016
- HCP International Fellow Goes to GhanaJune 3rd, 2016
Research History
- Principal InvestigatorConjunctival forniceal depth across a normalized pediatric and young adult population. Keywords: Normative database, Anatomical study, Eye, Orbit, Conjunctival fornix2014 - 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Russian, Spanish, Italian, Nepali
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Utah HealthSalt Lake City, Utah
- UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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