Dr. Joseph L Sokol M.D.
Ophthalmologist
87 Grandview Ave Waterbury CT, 06708Rating
4/5
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Dr. Joseph Sokol is an ophthalmologist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Sokol specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sokol 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. Sokol 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.
Education and Training
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma, Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Glaucoma 1994
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary - New York, NY
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