Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Michaela Hickey, DO *JOINING US JUNE 2024!
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michaela M. Hickey to the practice this summer!
Dr. Hickey is an ophthalmologist with over a decade of surgical experience. After graduating from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill, she went on to complete her residency at the Oakwood Hospital System in Taylor Michigan.
She is returning to Pittsburgh from Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital where she performed cataract surgeries, eyelid surgeries, and comprehensive ophthalmology examinations, laser treatments, and procedures. She also has an interest in ocular/facial aesthetics, including cosmetic Botox.
Dr. Hickey is an active member of the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Association, and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
When she is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her young family and traveling to Michigan. She also stays active doing yoga, barre, and water sports!
We are now scheduling for her to accept NEW patients in Sewickley starting in June 2024!
Dr. Michael A. Alunni, MD
Michael A. Alunni, M.D. is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA with two decades of specialty experience in cataract surgery and glaucoma management. Dr. Alunni received his bachelor of science degree from the Pennsylvania State University (We Are!...) then went on to graduate from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in 2005 with honors.
After finishing his residency at UPMC Eye Center, he completed his fellowship at Allegheny Ophthalmic and Orbital Associates. Dr. Alunni is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and affiliated with many surgical outpatient facilities and hospitals.
When he is not in the operating room, you will find him hiking outdoors or spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Lindsey Lear, OD, FAAO
Lindsey K. Lear, O.D. is a Medical Optometrist licensed in the treatment and management of ocular disease and specializing in low vision and aesthetics. She returned to private practice after serving our Veterans for over a decade at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Lear graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry with clinical and academic honors after receiving her bachelor of science degree from Pennsylvania State University (....Penn State!). She completed an ocular disease residency at Salisbury, NC VA Medical Center and became a fellow in the American Academy of Optometry. She is also a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Pennsylvania Diabetic Eye Health Alliance (PDEHA) initiative, and a credentialed provider for the PA Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services.
Dr. Lear is also well-versed in skincare and ocular aesthetics. She has been helping people achieve great skin and eyelash results with Rodan + Fields for over four years and is excited to bring many new services and devices to Ophthalmology Associates of Osborne.
In her free time, she enjoys skiing and yoga and resides in Mars, PA with her boyfriend and their three children.
Dr. Aaron Harsch, OD
Dr. Aaron J. Harsch is a Medical Optometrist licensed in the treatment of ocular disease. He also fits contact lens patients at Ophthalmology Associates of Osborne. Dr. Harsch graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University.
He has local roots, coming from Ambridge, with a large extended family throughout the Ambridge and Aliquippa areas. His grandfather, Anthony “Titi” Costanza owned a local shoe repair shop in Aliquippa after apprenticing “Uncle Sam” Costanza on Glenwood Avenue in Ambridge.
When Dr. Harsch is not working at Ophthalmology Associates, he works on a mobile clinic throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, bringing free glasses to school children. He performs eye examinations in English and Spanish as needed.
Dr. Douglas W. Bowers, OD
Dr. Bowers received his optometric degree at Ohio State University. He managed a very successful solo optometry practice in Robinson Township and then joined forces with Ophthalmology Associates in 1976.
Within the practice, he specializes in contact lens fittings and complex refractions.
In his spare time, Dr. Bowers enjoys bowling, gardening and an impeccably healthy, farm-to-table diet!