Dr. James Martel, MD
Ophthalmologist
11216 Trinity River Drive #H Rancho Cordova California, 95670About
Dr. James Martel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Martel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Martel can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Martel can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
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Education and Training
MD at Harvard University
Harvard Medical School 1981
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Safety of negative-pressure wound therapy over ocular structures.
- Advanced Basal cell carcinoma in a patient with schizoaffective disorder: constraints and management.
- Tolosa-Hunt syndrome masquerading as a carotid artery dissection.
- Pseudo-Orbital Apex Syndrome in the Acute Trauma Setting Due to Ipsilateral Dissection of Internal Carotid Artery.
- Neuroretinitis secondary to Bartonella henselae in the emergent setting.
- Acute orbital apex syndrome and rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis.
- Intraepikeratophakia: surgical technique and postoperative visual recovery.
Faculty Titles & Positions
- National Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- 9 Published Articles in the Last Year
Dr. James Martel, MD's Practice location
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Dr. James Martel, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Martel
Dr. Martel is fantastic! He is very knowledgeable and takes his time to discuss any concerns with me. His staff is very friendly and genuinely care about my eye condition.
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