Dr. Tadhg Schempf grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Neuroscience. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine, receiving Alpha Omega Alpha and Valedictorian honors. 

He has completed his Ophthalmology residency at UPMC, where he operated as Co-Chief Resident. His research pursuits have included projects investigating social determinants of health in glaucoma, effectiveness of tele-health care, retinal imaging modalities, oculoplastic surgical approaches, and IOL techniques, resulting in several peer-reviewed articles. He also takes part in community outreach efforts including the Guerilla Eye Service and Mission of Mercy. 

He and his fiancé, Molly, were eager to move back to Pittsburgh for residency, living near their families in a place that has always been home. In their free time, they love spending time with their puppy, hiking, biking, and trying out new food around the city.