Anna G. Gushchin MD (She/Her)
Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor
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1622 Locust StSuite 104Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone+1 412-647-2200
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Summary
- Oculoplastic surgeon and urgent care ophthalmologist 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 2019 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2014 - 2020
IL State Medical License 2015 - 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
- 5 citationsChallenges in posterior uveitis-tips and tricks for the retina specialist.Manuel Paez-Escamilla, Sonny Caplash, Gagan Kalra, Jamie Odden, Danielle Price
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. 2023-08-17 - 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. 2021-04-01 - 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
Orbit. 2017-03-31
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
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