Center Overview

Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO), is an eye surgical practice providing quality eye care for over a century in southwestern Pennsylvania. AIO provides patients with excellent eye care services, using state-of-the-art technology. The Pittsburgh area eye surgeons (eye doctors), are board certified and fellowship trained in their specific areas of expertise. Our surgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, diseases of the cornea, retina (including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic eye care, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, flashes and floaters), glaucoma and Vision Correction Surgery (CustomCornea® Lasik).

Clinical Research Experience

Our company has conducted many different types of clinical trial studies related to eye diseases and disorders.

The Research Department has been participating in clinical trial studies since 2003.

We have partnered with the following sponsors and CRO's in conducting clinical trial studies.

  • Alcon
  • Allergan
  • Alimera
  • Bausch & Lomb
  • DRCR (Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network)
  • Eli-Lilly
  • Genentech
  • Glaukos
  • Neo-Vista
  • Novartis
  • Ophthotech
  • OSI Pharmaceuticals
  • Regeneron
  • Chiltern
  • Icon
  • Parexel
  • Kendle
  • PPD

Facility Description

Our company has 7 different locations. The main office is located at:

West Mifflin Office and Surgery Center
9970 Mountain View Drive
West Mifflin, PA 15122
412-653-3080

Our other offices:

Monroeville Office
125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 320
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-373-3344

Uniontown Office
2 West Main Street, Suite 508
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-439-4250

Butler Office
120 Hollywood Drive, Suite 103
Butler, PA 16001
724-287-4729

Greensburg Office
2000 Tower Way, Suite 2037
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-837-5834

Meadville Office
(Retinal Patients Only)
390 Linden Street
Meadville, PA 16335
1-888-634-9800

Wheeling, WV Office 
1021 Mt. DeChantal Road 
Wheeling, WV  26003 
1-888-634-9800

 

Staff Experience

Our research department is dedicated full-time to clinical trials, located in the West Mifflin office. We have 4 experienced Full-Time research personnel as well as a Full-Time Manager of Research and Development. All of the staff members in our research department have experience working with sponsors and monitors.

Contact Information:

For Sponsors, please contact:
Michelle L. Colwell, COT, CCRC
9970 Mountain View Drive, 2nd Floor
West Mifflin, PA 15122
mcolwell@aioeyesurgeons.com
Phone: 412-653-3080 x1041
Cell: 412-651-4476
Fax: 412-653-3698